Role summary
As a Joiner at Sodexo, you will be the go-to person, the one with the answers to everyone's questions, and the one who knows how to keep the facilities operating smoothly. You will be the specialist who will provide technical advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, building fabric, and utility services across the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital estate. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. The core skill for the Joiner role shall have a carpentry background and will be able to:
What you’ll do
Perform maintenance and repairs on structural and fabric components, including walls, floors, windows, doors, and roofs with minimal supervision.
Fault-find and repair various structural elements, including roads, footpaths, and fire compartmentalization.
Carry out first fix tasks for other trades with provided training.
Manufacture, assemble, and install carpentry and joinery, including complex locking systems and high-security locks for controlled drug cabinets.
Work on glazing, plastering, plastic wall cladding, and refitting ceiling grills.
Design, quantify, and install complex carpentry work in compliance with safety standards and legislation.
Adhere to national statutory standards and Sodexo/Trust safety procedures.
Check and maintain fire doors and other safety-related installations.
Ensure compliance with current guidance and legislation in all tasks.
Participate in out-of-hours on-call duties to attend emergency repairs.
Be available for emergency recall and overtime to complete urgent repairs or maintenance.
Complete follow-on tasks using an iPad.
Drive Sodexo vehicles when required.
What you bring:
Essential
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry & Joinery or City and Guilds advanced craft certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent experience
Full UK Driving License and ability to drive Sodexo vehicles
Satisfactory standard DBS
Availability for on-call duties.
Experience repairing plant and equipment, as well as the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose, and repair equipment using your technical knowledge.
Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines, along with good organisation skills
Great communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude
Capable of working as part of a team or unsupervised, and of remaining calm under pressure
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Keep your career running smoothly.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Package Description
You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.
37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday,
7:00 am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm
£13.57 - £14.89 per hour
Recruitment retention payment additional £50 per week
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry & Joinery or City and Guilds advanced craft certificate in Carpentry or equivalent experience
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
