Fire Maintenance Operative

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Are you passionate about safety and maintenance? We are looking for a dedicated Fire Maintenance Operative to join our team and help ensure a safe environment at HMP Northumberland.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fire Safety Maintenance: Conduct various low-level fire safety maintenance tasks, including repairs and equipment checks.
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  Safety Assurance: Contribute to provide and maintain a safe environment within HMP Northumberland.
  As a working prison, HMP Northumberland work towards the resettlement of prisoners upon their release into the community and their integration into society through the skills acquired while in our care. We are committed to supporting people to change their lives for the better and lead law-abiding lives. HMP Northumberland offers a variety of initiatives and programmes to help prisoners engage within the prison’s rehabilitative culture. This includes various educational and vocational qualifications, as well as a variety of opportunities for residents to learn new skills within our workshops and industries departments. We have textile, engineering and electrical workshops and can offer prisoners experience in horticulture, market gardens, cleaning, waste management and laundry services on site.
  Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
  For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out fire safety maintenance repairs, planned preventative facilities tasks and directed project work to contribute to a safe environment within HMP Northumberland.
• Carry out fire safety equipment checks on items such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hoses.
• Be prepared to undergo specific training to support the role.
• Communicate effectively and work productively and collaboratively with all other staff.
• All work to be carried out to the relevant trade standards.
• Ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that all works are undertaken in a safe manner in accordance with good practice and current legislation.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, tool management procedures as laid down in the Local Security Strategy.
• Undertake duties, as required that contribute to the effective operation of the prison.
• Participate in ‘out of hours call out procedures’ on an “On Call” rota system and take appropriate response action.
• Escort specialist contractors and work beside them as required.