Joiner - HMP New Hall


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£25 to £32 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF4 4AX
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

About your new companyAs the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Hays is seeking to recruit a Joiner for HMP New Hall, Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the prison service and this will potentially lead to a permanent opportunity. The post is full-time (39 hours per week) - ongoing temporary with possible opportunity to go permanently subject to performance.

Hours worked:

Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 16:30pm

Friday working 07:30am - 15:30pm with a 1-hour unpaid break.

Your new role

The main responsibility for this role is to carry out security practices within the prison whilst subcontractor work is carried out.You will be responsible for:

Carry out joinery work to include repairing of doors, windows, signposts, formwork and other bespoke timber items.

Measure and quote for works.

Order materials.

Maintain stock of Building Maintenance materials.

Organise and plan your daily work with the supervisor, to record and submit all details of work carried out on relevant work orders.

Responsible for joinery workshop - maintenance of machines, statutory inspections, housekeeping and cleanliness.

This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

Due to the challenging environment of the workplace, the ideal candidate will need to be level-headed, security-conscious, be able to follow processes and procedures and understand why they are in place, be honest and have the confidence to report any suspicious activity that they see in the prison and be able to use their own initiative.

What you'll need to succeedLevel 3 in Joinery & Carpentry.Manual tool handling.Ladder use.

Ideally, you will be qualified to NVQ level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery with experience in maintenance. However, we may consider applications if you have NVQ level 2.You will be flexibly deployed to provide a range of other support service activities within operational areas of an establishment as and when required. This is an operational support job with no line management responsibilities.

You must be able to pass a full prison security clearance and enhanced DBS (if required).(Hays and the MOJ are responsible for organising all security clearances and DBS')You must hold a valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address. You must have proof of National Insurance and proof of address dated in the past 3 months. All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years of satisfactory reference.

What you'll get in returnYou will in return have a guaranteed point of contact throughout the vetting and application process and weekly payment on submission of an approved time sheet.You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a prison environment, which will enhance your chances of gaining permanent employment directly with the MOJ. You must be proactive in your applications for the MOJ.

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