Maintenance Technician

Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be taking care of the fire safety appliances onsite and also be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.

Duties of a Handyperson / Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to)

Checking fire doors to make sure they close properly and aren't damaged.

Testing emergency lighting and replacing bulbs when needed.

Checking fire extinguishers to ensure they are in the correct place and not damaged (not servicing them, just reporting issues).

Keeping escape routes clear by removing obstructions and checking signage is visible.

Reporting fire safety hazards, such as damaged equipment, faulty alarms, or blocked exits.

Basic repairs to fire safety items, like fixing door handles or replacing broken fire safety signs.And as a Prison Security Escort:

Checking the identification of the contractors

Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures

Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work

Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors at all times)

Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area

Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prisonAbout You:

You will have good communication skills

Have excellent attention to detail

Be safety conscious

Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years

Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)Why should you apply?

Relevant Experience

Full training provided

Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positionsDue to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Maintenance Technician position based at Sutton Ln, Sutton SM2 5PJ, please apply and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer

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