Fire Maintenance Operative - Morpeth, United Kingdom - Sodexo

Sodexo

Verified Company

Morpeth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Introduction

HMP Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a
Fire Maintenance Operative to join their busy and talented Facilities Management team. You will carry out various low-level fire safety maintenance, repairs and equipment checks, to contribute to providing and ensuring a safe environment in 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 têxtile, 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 and Careers in Justice

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.
Carry out various fire safety maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient running of the establishment.
Accurately record and maintain records.
Cleaning of incell fire ventilation ducts/vents across the estate, planned maintenance on all cell inundation points, together with carrying out NOMs specification fire smoke testing as part of a rolling programme.
Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance checks to SFG 20 standards (training/instruction will be given).
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.

_Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements._

Have a positive approach to Health and Safety.
Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
A positive approach to undergo instruction and training.
Ability to work to correct time schedules and deadlines.

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.

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:
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Eligible for Blue Light card discounts:

Flexible and dynamic work environment:

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Competitive compensation:

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Access to ongoing training and development programs:

Countless opportunities to grow within the company:

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Full training and full protective uniform supplied:

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Health and wellbeing incentives:

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Training and development opportunities:

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Reward and Recognition schemes:

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Flexible working considered:

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Volunteering days:

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Cycle to work scheme:

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Life Assurance:

- **Free parking on site