Maintenance Operative

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1956626/1503912
  • Location: HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH
  • Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
  • Salary: £29.489.35
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About the role

Maintenance Operative - HMP Altcourse

Location

: HMP Altcourse, Liverpool
Salary: 29,489.35
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role


We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Altcourse. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-functioning environment for staff and residents alike.

In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring the prison site and its facilities remain in excellent working order.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake general maintenance, repairs, and minor installation work across the site.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with schedules.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to maintenance requests or emergencies.
  • Ensure all work meets relevant health, safety, and security standards.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and prison staff to maintain a safe and compliant environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in general maintenance, building services, or a trade (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or mechanical).
  • Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Security clearance (or ability to obtain it).
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, systematic approach to tasks.
  • Maximo CAFM experience desirable
  • Ability to work to correct time schedules and deadlines.
  • Team Player

Why Join Us?


Working at HMP Altcourse offers more than just a job it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive facilities team keeping vital infrastructure running smoothly, in a role that’s both varied and rewarding.

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.

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.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

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Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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Map showing location of HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH, United Kingdom, L9 7LH
HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH, United Kingdom, L9 7LH

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  • "When I started, I'd barely held a screwdriver. Now, just three months in, I've done everything from angle grinding and SDS drilling to installing cable trays and replacing light fittings. I've even got my MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) course next week!"

    Alice, Sodexo Apprentice – Facilities Management

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