Joiner/Carpenter - HMP Fosse Way
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31949-31949 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE18 4TN |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 303415-43511620 |
Summary
About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).
Serco: HMP Fosse Way
Permanent, Full Time
£31,949 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Joiner to join our FM team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners.
You will carry out joinery/carpentry work as part of a Works Service Team of multi skilled engineers. Assist other trades in their duties as required.
Some of the Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Ability to use own initiative and to work to tight timescales.
- Ability to prioritise workload, working in a logical and methodical manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and orally (including good telephone manner).
- To carry out all duties assigned to him in a safe manner, observing all statutory regulations and local regulations.
- To ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required.
- To assist in multi trade support of other members of the FM team in completing work
- Related routine maintenance and repairs but within the capabilities of his ability, experience and training.
- To carry out other duties that may be delegated to him from time to time but which fall within his ability; experience and training.
- To operate machine tools safely and according to his training of installed equipment within the works service workshops.
- To maintain records of tools and report as required.
- To escort contractors around the site as and when required as per written instructions.
What you’ll need to do the job
- Experience in working in a security environment would be an advantage.
- A working knowledge of Plumbing/Electrics would be an advantage.
- You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.
- Good interpersonal skills
Finally, flexibility is a must – you will be a team member of the Facilities “Out of hours” call out roster and flexible working will be required to cover work as part of a team.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer
- Blue light discounts
- Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in an overtime scheme
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Free on site parking
- Use of on site gym
- Subsidised meals
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco benefits package
- includes cinema, merlin entertainment, discounts on mobile phone plans, leisure centre memberships and online shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required).
Serco: HMP Fosse Way
Permanent, Full Time
£31,949 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Joiner to join our FM team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners.
You will carry out joinery/carpentry work as part of a Works Service Team of multi skilled engineers. Assist other trades in their duties as required.
Some of the Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Ability to use own initiative and to work to tight timescales.
- Ability to prioritise workload, working in a logical and methodical manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and orally (including good telephone manner).
- To carry out all duties assigned to him in a safe manner, observing all statutory regulations and local regulations.
- To ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required.
- To assist in multi trade support of other members of the FM team in completing work
- Related routine maintenance and repairs but within the capabilities of his ability, experience and training.
- To carry out other duties that may be delegated to him from time to time but which fall within his ability; experience and training.
- To operate machine tools safely and according to his training of installed equipment within the works service workshops.
- To maintain records of tools and report as required.
- To escort contractors around the site as and when required as per written instructions.
What you’ll need to do the job
- Experience in working in a security environment would be an advantage.
- A working knowledge of Plumbing/Electrics would be an advantage.
- You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.
- Good interpersonal skills
Finally, flexibility is a must – you will be a team member of the Facilities “Out of hours” call out roster and flexible working will be required to cover work as part of a team.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer
- Blue light discounts
- Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in an overtime scheme
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Free on site parking
- Use of on site gym
- Subsidised meals
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco benefits package
- includes cinema, merlin entertainment, discounts on mobile phone plans, leisure centre memberships and online shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.