Electrician
Job Introduction
Sodexo Justice Services has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1993. We operate five Prisons and six CRCs in the UK, and have a reputation for operating excellent, ethical, innovative and rehabilitative services. Our vision is to become a strategic partner of our clients by designing, managing and delivering quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to offenders by changing lives for the better.
HMP Northumberland is the newest addition to the SJS estate. Our aim is to introduce the technology and initiatives that have been so successful in our other prisons whilst providing real work opportunities for prisoners which match those available in the community.
You will be required to use appropriate trade skills to provide installation, testing, examination and maintenance works within the prison. You will assist and support both the Facilities Manager and allied trades.
Role Responsibility
- Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to all electrical systems where suitably trained within the establishment.
- Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance and repair work carried out and report in detail any substandard or defective equipment.
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on electrical systems and fixtures
- Escort specialist contractors and work beside them as required
- All work to be carried out by the relevant trade Standards
- Ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times
- Undertake duties, as required that contribute to the effective operation of the prison.
- Carry out, out of hours call out procedures on an “On Call” rota system and take appropriate action
- Work in accordance to Sodexo’s policies and procedures
The Ideal Candidate
- Have a positive approach to Health and Safety
- Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
- Ability to work to correct time schedules and deadlines.
Package Description
Up to £24,500 dependent on experience
You will be required to participate in an 'on call' rota system for weekends and evenings.
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
