Maintenance Operative - Hmp Forest Bank

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison's capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice

• Carry out all maintenance repairs, planned preventative facilities tasks and project work as directed in order to ensure that operational support is provided to the establishment at all times.
• To 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.
• To undertake project work as directed by the Technical Facilities manager.
• Supervise prisoner working parties, where applicable. 
• To communicate effectively and work productively 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.
• Undertake duties, as required, that contribute to the effective operation of the prison.
  

• 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

Salary £29,160.00 plus excellent benefits!

37.5 hours per week - on site, Mon - Friday 07:30 - 16:00 1 hr lunch, Rotational weekend and late working

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:

• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
• Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
• Community Online Academy (COA)
• Employee Lottery
• Mental Health First Response Programme
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes 
• Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance 
• Bupa Healthcare Plan
• Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site

Please see attached benefits guide for further information regarding benefits we offer.

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.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!