Floor Layer

Job Introduction

HMP Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a Floor Layer to join their busy and talented Facilities Management team. You will hold a relevant trade qualification in floor laying (or be qualified by experience) and be responsible for ensuring all flooring installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes of practice.

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 textile, 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

Role Responsibility

• Ensure all flooring installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes of practice.
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
• Work in accordance with Sodexo’s policies and procedures
• Possess suitable training certificates with regard to floor laying
• Accurate records of maintenance and repair work will be maintained.
• All work will be completed to relevant trade standards.
• Carry out assessments of work to determine materials required and time to complete.
• Maintain a working stock of materials.
• Carry out repairs and PPM within the establishment.
• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to all systems associated to flooring.
• Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance and repair work carried out and report in detail any substandard or defective areas.
• Perform scheduled maintenance services to specific areas.
• 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 always adhered to.
• 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.
• Work in accordance to Sodexo’s policies and procedures

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

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• High level of personal skills
• Have a positive approach to Health and Safety
• Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
• Ability to work to correct time schedules and deadlines.

Desirable

• Must have a recognised relevant trade qualification in floor laying, or be qualified by experience.
•  Ability to perform tasks alone or in a team to a high standard without constant supervision.
• Assist other trades within the department as part of collaborative working.

Package Description

Salary: £26,000 per annum (please note an 8% salary uplift has been proposed and is currently subject to approval. All new starters will be eligible for this uplift if successful)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will work occasional weekends and evenings and also work 'on call' on a rota basis

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

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.

Post holders will be subjected to a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.