Plumber / Mechanical Engineer

Job Introduction Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer / Plumber! HMP Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Plumber. You will maintain, and repair various equipment and parts, benefiting to the good upkeep and infrastructure of HMP Northumberland. As a working prison, HMP Northumberland work towards the resettlement of prisoners upon their release into the community and their integration into society through the skills acquired while in our care. We are committed to supporting people to change their lives for the better and lead law-abiding lives. HMP Northumberland offers a variety of initiatives and programmes to help prisoners engage within the prison's rehabilitative culture. This includes various educational and vocational qualifications, as well as a variety of opportunities for residents to learn new skills within our workshops and industries departments. We have textile, engineering and electrical workshops and can offer prisoners experience in horticulture, market gardens, cleaning, waste management and laundry services on site.,

• Carry out inspection, maintenance, examination, and testing to onsite systems.
• Read and understand technical diagrams and instructions.
• Perform general maintenance activities in line with your skill set and support other colleagues where required.
• Inspect and make improvements to the resident decency standards.
• Troubleshoot and look to resolve technical issues using appropriate testing devices.
• Repair and replace building services equipment or fixtures (both mechanical and some basic electrical).
• Perform a range of mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Ensure Health and Safety policies are always adhered to.
• Undertake duties, as required that contribute to the effective and safe operation of the prison.
• Participate in 'out of hours call out procedures' on an "On Call" rota system and take appropriate action.
• Work in accordance with Sodexo's policies and procedures.
  
  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.