Maintenance Operative - HMP Addiewell

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative (Semi Skilled) to join our team at HMP Addiewell. You will deliver a consistent, high-quality service across site, ensuring all work meets company standards, contract requirements, and KPI expectations. The role requires full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, fire, and COSHH regulations, while actively supporting a positive safety culture and company policies. You will also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

HMP Addiewell is a high security establishment focused on helping individuals change the direction of their lives. We prioritise addressing offending behaviour through targeted programmes and close work with professionals, while providing education, training and employment opportunities that build practical skills. We also work with community partners to support positive futures after release.

Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don't support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support. By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts. 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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Complete general maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient running of the establishment.
• Carry out all work in line with health and safety regulations and industry best practice.
• Adhere to tool control and security procedures at all times.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Support project work as directed by the Facilities Management team.
• Participate in a call-out rota where required.
• Supervise prisoner working parties where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, compliant, and effective environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understanding of safety rules.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent time management.
• Efficiency and discretion.
• Held a similar role previously or has the skills set required for the position.
• Able to pass an enhanced disclosure.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Essential Skills:

• Use of power tools.
• Use of hand tools.
• Driving license.

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of plumbing.
• Basic knowledge of joinery.

This role is a 9 month fixed term contract, £26,000 - £28,000 per annum.

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 20 Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

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. 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.