Plumber HMP Altcourse
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1142448/160223
- Location: HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley.
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £39,000 Per Annum
- Closing date: 18 August 2026
About the role
Maintenance Plumber – HMP Altcourse
About the Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Plumber to join our Justice Services Facilities team at HMP Altcourse. In this vital role, you will use your trade expertise to carry out installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of plumbing systems across the prison estate. You will play a key part in ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to all gas, hot, and cold water systems within the establishment.
Perform scheduled maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures, ensuring all work meets relevant trade and compliance standards.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work, reporting any defects or non-compliance.
Support and escort specialist contractors as required, ensuring safe and secure working practices.
Respond to out-of-hours emergencies on a rota basis.
Uphold all Health & Safety and Environmental Protection requirements in line with Sodexo policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and allied trades to support efficient facilities management operations within the prison.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:
A recognised plumbing apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications (Gas Safe registration preferred).
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a facilities management or custodial environment.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
A proactive and systematic approach, with excellent attention to detail.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure professional interactions with staff, contractors, and visitors.
Experience working with bulk catering equipment or large-scale plumbing systems will be an advantage.
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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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.
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.
HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley., United Kingdom, L9 7LH
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