Locksmith - Fosseway at Serco Plc

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

7.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lock Repair, Maintenance, Metalwork, Fabrication, Technical Drawings, Communication, Independent Work, Proactive, Customer Service

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Salary: Band 7 Location: HMP Fosse Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Serco is looking for a skilled Locksmith to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way one of the newest prisons in the UK. This state-of-the-art site has been specifically designed to prioritise education, training, and employment opportunities for prisoners upon their release. Our ultimate goal is to equip inmates with valuable skills and qualifications that will help them secure meaningful work in key industries and successfully reintegrate into society. What you’ll be doing: Maintaining and repairing locks, schedules, and drawings. Carrying out joinery and carpentry work, and assisting other trades as part of a multiskilled engineering team. Ensuring pre-planned maintenance is completed on time and recorded accurately. Operating tools and equipment safely within the workshop. Escorting contractors on site when required. Playing a key role in the out-of-hours call-out rota, ensuring 24/7 operational support. What we’re looking for: A recognised apprenticeship or trade-based qualification. Proven experience in lock repair, maintenance, metalwork or fabrication. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently in a security environment. Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent service. Why Serco A place you can make an impact – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service 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. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. What we offer Pension up to 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Responsibilities

The Locksmith will maintain and repair locks, complete joinery and carpentry work, and ensure pre-planned maintenance is recorded accurately. They will also operate tools safely and play a key role in the out-of-hours call-out rota.