Maintenance Operative

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction Join Our Team as a Maintenance Operative!
HMP Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative.Your will carry out a wide range of maintenance and repairs to support HMP Northumberland. This position requires basic knowledge of building services, electrical / mechanical components as well as safety codes and regulations. The role involves escorting and working with external contractors.
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.

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general repairs and maintenance across building services.
• Inspect and make improvements to the resident decency standards.
• Repair and replace building fixtures and fittings.
• Escort Contractors across the site.
• Escort specialist contractors and work beside them as required.
• Carry out work to relevant trade standards.
• Ensure Health and Safety policies are always adhered to.
• 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.
• Work in accordance with Sodexo’s policies and procedures.