Carpenter & Joiner
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,866 to £36,135 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10788 |
Summary
Carpenter & Joiner
HMP Manchester | Permanent
£30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance
39 hours per week
We’re recruiting an experienced Carpenter & Joiner to join the facilities maintenance team at HMP Manchester. This is a secure, permanent role on a long-term Ministry of Justice contract.
The Role
General carpentry and joinery maintenance
Repairs to doors, windows, formwork, signage and bespoke timber items
Running and maintaining the joinery workshop
Measuring jobs, quoting works and ordering materials
Managing workshop equipment, inspections and housekeeping
Hours & Working Pattern
39 hours per week
Rota-based:
Saturday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
Friday: 08:00–16:00
1 in 4 weekends (paid with 15% shift allowance)
What You’ll Need
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (NVQ Level 2 considered with experience)
Maintenance or facilities experience
Confident with hand tools, ladders and workshop equipment
Reliable, organised and safety focused
What’s On Offer
Long-term, stable employment
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Training and progression opportunities
Free on-site parking, on-site gym and catering
Cycle to Work, discounts and other flexible benefits
Security Clearance
Prison Security Clearance, Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check required — Amey will support you through this.
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Apply now if you’re a Carpenter & Joiner looking for stable work, good pay and long-term security.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
HMP Manchester | Permanent
£30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance
39 hours per week
We’re recruiting an experienced Carpenter & Joiner to join the facilities maintenance team at HMP Manchester. This is a secure, permanent role on a long-term Ministry of Justice contract.
The Role
General carpentry and joinery maintenance
Repairs to doors, windows, formwork, signage and bespoke timber items
Running and maintaining the joinery workshop
Measuring jobs, quoting works and ordering materials
Managing workshop equipment, inspections and housekeeping
Hours & Working Pattern
39 hours per week
Rota-based:
Saturday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
Friday: 08:00–16:00
1 in 4 weekends (paid with 15% shift allowance)
What You’ll Need
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (NVQ Level 2 considered with experience)
Maintenance or facilities experience
Confident with hand tools, ladders and workshop equipment
Reliable, organised and safety focused
What’s On Offer
Long-term, stable employment
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Training and progression opportunities
Free on-site parking, on-site gym and catering
Cycle to Work, discounts and other flexible benefits
Security Clearance
Prison Security Clearance, Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check required — Amey will support you through this.
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Apply now if you’re a Carpenter & Joiner looking for stable work, good pay and long-term security.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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