Painter, Decorator and Handyman

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Painter, Decorator and Handyman to join our Sodexo team.  This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• To undertake all Painting, Decorating and Handyman tasks that are in the scope of works.
• Always conduct all tasks in accordance to Sodexo and Site H&S Policies, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• To identify & carry out all general routine maintenance requirements on site.
• To ensure repairs, reactive and planned preventative maintenance is undertaken and completed as per work schedule requests.
• To work with and assist other colleagues to complete repairs, tasks and other works as required. 
• To be aware of the company’s quality management system and, to follow any quality assurance work instructions that is applicable to this job.
• To carry out other duties dictated by the requirements of the business.
• To ensure the work area is kept safe, clean and tidy always.
• To attend to any training and reasonable management request.
• Will be required to use access equipment for working at heights.
• To undertake all additional duties and responsibilities as instructed by the helpdesk and management.
• Escorting, supervising third party sub-contractors, operatives as requested.
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene, appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and company regulations. Wearing company uniform as specified.
• Report any safety hazards or issues to line Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Trade qualified Painter and Decorator.
• Up to date Union Card holder.
• Up to date Safe pass is required.
• A full clean driving licence will be required to drive company vehicles on site.
• Over 5 years post trade qualification experience within a similar role.
• Must also have previous building fabric, handyman or general maintenance experience.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to working shifts. Evenings and Weekends.
• Ability to proactively work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility for the completion of tasks.
• Ability to prioritise work tasks based on customer needs.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to perform tasks that require physical fitness.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Attention to detail & accuracy is essential.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge and awareness.

Desirable

• Working at height training.
• Manual Handling training.
• MEWP licence.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 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