Maintenance Operative

Sodexo Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a skilled Maintenance Operative to join their team at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. The role involves general maintenance, repairs, and ensuring the facility meets safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance trades and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, building services, or a trade.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance, repairs, and minor installation work.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with schedules.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests or emergencies.
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and security standards.

Skills

General maintenance

Building services

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Mechanical

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Maximo CAFM experience

Job description

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.