Plumber / Fitter

Job Introduction
HMP Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a Plumber/Fitter to join the busy and talented Facilities Management team. You will carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to all plumbing, heating, ventilation and hot / cold water systems. You will maintain and repair various equipment and parts, benefitting to the good upkeep and infrastructure of HMP Northumberland. This position requires skills and knowledge of plumbing as well as safety codes and regulations.

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.

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Main Responsibilities
- Interpret, understand and deliver maintenance/installation or servicing in accordance with manufacturers documents, that may include schematic diagrams and operational instructions.
- Be professional, motivated and enthusiastic to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Be prepared and motivated to undergo training, such as a ‘locksmith’s course’ to assist maintenance requirements across the site.
- Carry out inspection, maintenance, examination and testing to onsite systems.
- Read and understand technical diagrams and instructions.
- Perform general maintenance.
- Inspect and make improvements the resident decency standards.
- Troubleshoot issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Repair and replace building services equipment or fixtures (both mechanical and some basic electrical).
- Perform plumbing repairs.

The work of a plumber can often be physically demanding. In order to install and repair equipment, they may need to crawl, climb, and stand for extended periods of time and therefore, a level of physical robustness is required. Must also be able to operate power tools and be responsible for tool security.
- Must have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained relevant trade qualification.
- Ability to perform tasks alone or in a team to a high standard and with limited or no supervision.
- High level of inter
- personal skills
- Have a positive approach to Health and Safety
- Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
- 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:

- **Eligible for Blue Light card discounts**:

- **Flexible and dynamic work environment**:

- **Competitive compensation**:

- **Access to ongoing training and development programs**:

- **Countless opportunities to grow within the company**:

- **Full training and full protective uniform supplied**:

- **Health and wellbeing incentives**:

- **Training and development opportunities**:

- **Reward and Recognition schemes**:

- **Flexible working considered**:

- **Volunteering days**:

- **Cycle to work scheme**:

- **Life Assurance**:

- **Free parking on site