Maintenance Operative

Job Introduction

We're seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join our team at HMP Addiewell. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure of the prison, ensuring its safe and efficient operation.

What we are offering:

• Salary of £27,500
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00.
• Please view our attached benefits guide to see everything we have to offer!

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, private healthcare, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Your Role as a Maintenance Operative:

HMP Addiewell have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join our FM team. You will carry out maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient running of the establishment. You will carry out all maintenance repairs, planned preventative maintenance tasks and project work in order to ensure that operational support is provided to the establishment at all times.

Working within a prison means that your work directly contributes to the safety and operational efficiency of the facility and therefore a key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with safety code and regulation. You will be expected to keep accurate records of maintenance and complete any administration actions in a timely manner. You would also be expected to be use your initiative to make decisions based on manufacturers documents, such as schematics and operational instructions.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this role, then apply today!

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

• Have maintenance and/or trades experience.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Have a positive approach to Health and Safety.
• Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
• Ability to work to correct time schedules and deadlines.
• Team Player whilst also being able to work independently.

Desirable:

• Any trade specific qualifications.
• Experience working within a prison.

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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.