Operational Support Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank are recruiting for 2 Operational Support Officers to join the maintenance team on 12 months fixed term contracts.

Sodexo Justice Services delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, HMP Forest Bank is one of the largest prisons in the UK and demonstrates custodial excellence in many areas with an emphasis on risk assessment, addressing comprehensive needs and forming strong links with the community outside which all contribute to reducing reoffending.

Role Responsibility

• Be the first point of contact for assigned contractors and ensure all statutory management systems are in place prior to any work commencing
• Deliver the contractor induction session
• Manage the safety the area work is being undertaken within.
• Raise, manage and close Electronic Permits
• Ensure the contractors follow the agreed and approved safe systems of work and method statements in line with their Permit to Work.
• Escort and manage the contractors vehicles, tools and ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
• Ensure a thorough handover is given once the work has been completed and all relevant paperwork is completed
• Report any problems or concerns, potential breaches of security or health and safety hazards to the duty manager immediately

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good understanding of Health of Safety in the workplace

Desirable

• Team Player
• Motivated
• Positive attitude
• Good initiative

Package Description

Salary of £18,350.74 pa - 12 months fixed term contract.

Excellent benefits including free onsite parking, shopping discounts, pension and 28 days holiday. 40 hours per week.

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About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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 3 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.