Facilities Maintenance Technician – 9‑Month Contract, Secure Site

Sodexo; Addiewell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for HMP Addiewell in Addiewell, West Lothian. The role involves completing general maintenance and repairs across the establishment, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and high KPI performance.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly on a 9-month fixed-term contract, responding to maintenance requests, supporting projects, and possibly supervising prisoner working parties under the Facilities Management team.

Qualifications

• Understanding safety rules
• Understanding health and safety regulations
• Efficiency and discretion
• Held a similar role previously or has the skills set required for the position
• Able to pass an enhanced disclosure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Driving license
• Basic knowledge of plumbing
• Basic knowledge of joinery

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient running of the establishment
• Carry out work in line with health and safety regulations and industry best practice
• Adhere to tool control and security procedures at all times
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and effective manner
• Support project work as directed by the Facilities Management team
• Participate in a call-out rota where required
• Supervise prisoner working parties where applicable
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, compliant, and effective environment

Skills

Excellent teamwork & communication

Driving license

Safety rules awareness

Tools

Power tools usage

Hand tools usage

Plumbing tools knowledge

Joinery tools knowledge

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for HMP Addiewell in Addiewell, West Lothian. The role involves completing general maintenance and repairs across the establishment, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and high KPI performance.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly on a 9-month fixed-term contract, responding to maintenance requests, supporting projects, and possibly supervising prisoner working parties under the Facilities Management team.