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Job Introduction

As a Handy Person at Sodexo in Cork (T45 F627), you'll be ensuring that the building runs like clockwork. Your joinery and plumbing skills will ensure you are the go - to person. 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. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Building and Fabric systems of work.
  • To work within a self-managed team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors. Must be seen to add value to core service delivery and should attain to deliver very high standards in terms of work output and quality of work.
  • Manage own and others safety across all contracts under Contract remit.
  • Participate in and attend cross functional meetings.
  • Maintain quality relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
  • Methodical and Analytical approach to work
  • Be Technically proficient in the operation of minor facilities works across services including though not limited to:

 Carpentry Repairs, (Doors Cabinets, packaged shelving installations).

  • Fire door maintenance
  • Minor Civil Works (Plastering, Concreting, Plumbing (Support), Floor Repairs)
  • Knowledge of roofing and roof membrane installations.
  • General External House Keeping – Power washing / Leaf blowing and Collection.
  • To be able to demonstrate:
  • carpentry: installing cabinets, doors, countertops and flooring including tiles, carpets or other hardwood and laminate coverings.
  • roofing: identifying and repairing the source of leaks, removing dirt and debris from guttering, replacing shingles and improving insulation to prevent heat loss.
  • plumbing: while you don't have the expertise to fix complex issues, you can resolve basic problems such as installing new taps, sinks and toilets, and repairing leaks.
  • electrical: replacing bulbs, rewiring sockets, installing alarms, doorbells, security cameras and thermostats.
  • decorating: painting walls and ceilings, touching up skirting boards and door frames, sanding floors and other wooden surfaces.
  • window fitting: cleaning up broken glass, installing new windows and replacing damaged window frames.
  • landscaping: mowing lawns, trimming hedges, bushes and trees, weeding, watering flower beds and repairing border walls and fences.
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Building and Fabric systems of work.
  • Work closely with the maintenance planner and carry out scheduling of work order and asset management upon request.
  • To work within a self-managed team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors. Must be seen to add value to core service delivery and should attain to deliver very high standards in terms of work output and quality of work.
  • Manage own and others safety across all contracts under Contract remit.
  • Participate in and attend cross functional meetings.
  • Maintain quality relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
  • Methodical and Analytical approach to work
  • Be Technically proficient in the operation of minor facilities works across services including though not limited to:
  • Minor Carpentry Repairs, (Doors Cabinets, packaged shelving installations)
  • Minor civil and carpentry projects
  • Fire door maintenance
  • Minor Civil Works (Plastering, Concreting, Painting, Plumbing (Support), Shuttering, Floor Repairs) Knowledge of roofing and roof membrane installations.
  • Responsibility for facilities maintenance.
  • Responsible for all services being delivered in fully customer focused manner.
  • Ensure the completion of all PM’s, reactive work orders and projects in the time frame outlined by the maintenance planner.
  • Work closely with the maintenance planner and carry out scheduling of work order and asset management upon request.
  • Meet monthly and quarterly KPI’s / SLA’s
  • ITP to be kept up to date
  • RCA and Fish bone analysis where needed
  • Promote safety

 

 

What you bring: 

  • 3 to 5 Years post qualification in relevant facilities role.
  • Experience of operating within a regulated environment.
  • Excellent PC Skills & ability to develop and deliver presentations at both client and internal levels.
  • Experience of program management and development for minor projects an advantage.
  • Experience with CMMS an advantage.

 

What we offer:  

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

  • Handyperson
  • Monday - Thursday 7:30am to 4pm & Friday 7:30am to 3pm
  • 39 Hours worked per week
  • €16.00 - €17.50  per hour + Sodexo Benefits.
  • Full uniform and training provided
  • Free parking onsite 
  • 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
  • Free GP service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
  • Family leave options
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Training, development, and progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
  • Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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