Carpenter

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online Cardiff, Wales Apr 30, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Carpenter focuses on carry out maintenance on all woodwork items throughout the establishment, including locks, doors, and windows (excluding electronic locking systems).

What the role involves

  • Carry out maintenance on all woodwork items throughout the establishment, including locks, doors, and windows (excluding electronic locking systems).
  • Maintain related logs, including work for local courts when required.
  • Manage the lock store.
  • Undertake planned maintenance of locks in line with locking policy.
  • Install structures and fixtures such as windows and mouldings.
  • Managing planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new works across the estate, including painting and decorating of staff and prisoner facilities.

Skills and requirements

  • City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualification or substantial experience).
  • Up‑to‑date First Aid at Work qualification.
  • The opportunity for a permanent position Onsite and further training.
  • The chance to work within a collaborative team environment focused on safety, service quality, and professional standards.
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