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Carpenter & Joiner
Carpenter & Joiner
HMP Manchester – M60 9AH | Permanent
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance Hours: 39 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)
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What You’ll Need
- NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (NVQ Level 2 considered with relevant 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 plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Training and progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking, gym and catering
- Cycle to Work scheme and discount benefits
Security Clearance
Prison Security Clearance, Standard DBS, and Counter Terrorism Check required. Amey will support you through this process.
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About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy, supporting design, delivery, and maintenance of critical assets.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems through expertise in strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operations.
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Note: Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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