Total 6 Junior Executive level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Gateshead, Tyne-Tees, NE11 0HZ

Maintain good working relationships with all staff Ensure that all working procedures and practices are complied with at all times, including Trust and departmental policies Handling of items above 15kg when performing Portering Duties Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance, ensuring the full uniform is worn at all times, and other personal protective clothing when necessary Overall providing excellent standards of service in a variety of environments to one exceptional standard making up a high quality, efficient and customer orientated facilities service NB: As part of this varied role you may be asked to work in any of our operational services, including Portering, Domestics, Deep Cleaning and Infection control, Catering, Sterile Services, etc. The location of which will also vary.

Job Description
“High-calibre support for a high-tech career”

£11.88 per hour
40 hours per week
Working: Monday to Friday
Full Time Contract
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Job Introduction
As an adept multitasking, problem-solving, and safety-promoting Facilities and Maintenance Technician for Universities by Sodexo in Northumbria University, Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ. Your expertise will be vital in helping us enhance operational excellence by identifying areas / components that require repair or replacement. Your actions count due to the fact that you are ensuring the safety of others. Join Universities by Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Carryout basic PPM and reactive repairs as required and within skillset.
Basic electrical repairs such as changing of lamps (includes emergency lights), battery replacement, safety inspections to e/m lighting systems
Basic plumbing repairs such as changing and repairing of taps, replacement and repair to sinks toilets and showers.
Fire door inspections (training provided)
Basic building fabric repairs such as lock replacements, door replacement and repairs, painting and decorating to an acceptable standard as required.
To work closely with and to support the technical team as required.
To support the front of house team with room inspections and to engage with events as required.
Robustly manage all sub-contractors and suppliers under your remit to ensure seamless performance
Drive commercial acumen and value add across all areas of the contract
To assist with and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety and the Environment policies on work activities to ensure actions comply in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements. Completion to the standards of; Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, H&S compliance and safety expected activities.
To comply at all times with the Company's Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures and to ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Industry's best practices.
Ensure the fit-for-purpose, of issued clothing, uniform, tools, equipment and PPE and is to a safe and good working order of condition.
What you bring:

Experience of working in a multi-site contract with a varied portfolio of plant and equipment specs.
Extensive DIY and Decorating skills, able to undertake and complete basic aspects of multiple building fabric trades, for example repair and hang a door, patch repairs to plaster works, basic plumbing repairs.
It is essential that you have a pro-active attitude and can be flexible in relation to duties and working hours. The job also requires someone who can demonstrate that they have strong organisational and planning skills and have the ability to priorities and manage their time effectively.
The Candidate MUST take pride in their work, be committed, and reliable
Have a excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
The Candidate MUST be highly experienced in a general maintenance or caretaking background
The candidate must be able to work effectively without supervision.
The ability to communicate clearly is seen as essential
Experience of customer service and customer relationship management.
IT & systems literate, use of IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems.
Safety conscious person with the ability to understand and follow technical risk assessments.
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 apprenticeships and 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! 

As an adept multitasking, problem-solving, and safety-promoting Facilities and Maintenance Technician for Universities by Sodexo in Northumbria University, Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ. Your expertise will be vital in helping us enhance operational excellence by identifying areas / components that require repair or replacement. Your actions count due to the fact that you are ensuring the safety of others. Join Universities by Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Carryout basic PPM and reactive repairs as required and within skillset.
• Basic electrical repairs such as changing of lamps (includes emergency lights), battery replacement, safety inspections to e/m lighting systems
• Basic plumbing repairs such as changing and repairing of taps, replacement and repair to sinks toilets and showers.
• Fire door inspections (training provided)
• Basic building fabric repairs such as lock replacements, door replacement and repairs, painting and decorating to an acceptable standard as required.
• To work closely with and to support the technical team as required.
• To support the front of house team with room inspections and to engage with events as required.
• Robustly manage all sub-contractors and suppliers under your remit to ensure seamless performance
• Drive commercial acumen and value add across all areas of the contract
• To assist with and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety and the Environment policies on work activities to ensure actions comply in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements. Completion to the standards of; Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, H&S compliance and safety expected activities.
• To comply at all times with the Company's Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures and to ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Industry's best practices.
• Ensure the fit-for-purpose, of issued clothing, uniform, tools, equipment and PPE and is to a safe and good working order of condition.

What you bring:

• Experience of working in a multi-site contract with a varied portfolio of plant and equipment specs.
• Extensive DIY and Decorating skills, able to undertake and complete basic aspects of multiple building fabric trades, for example repair and hang a door, patch repairs to plaster works, basic plumbing repairs.
• It is essential that you have a pro-active attitude and can be flexible in relation to duties and working hours. The job also requires someone who can demonstrate that they have strong organisational and planning skills and have the ability to priorities and manage their time effectively.
• The Candidate MUST take pride in their work, be committed, and reliable
• Have a excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
• The Candidate MUST be highly experienced in a general maintenance or caretaking background
• The candidate must be able to work effectively without supervision.
• The ability to communicate clearly is seen as essential
• Experience of customer service and customer relationship management.
• IT & systems literate, use of IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems.
• Safety conscious person with the ability to understand and follow technical risk assessments.

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 apprenticeships and 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! 

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

“High-calibre support for a high-tech career”

• £11.88 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working: Monday to Friday
• Full Time Contract

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About The Company

About 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.

Clean and conduct domestic duties as guided by your team leaders Organise day to day cleaning duties adapting to best suit the needs of the ward / department. This will include cleaning of beds, floors, toilets, sinks, mopping, damp dusting, cleaning of internal glass, walls, vacuuming, scrubbing (manual and machine) steam cleaning and buffing. Perform deep and specialised cleans in accordance with training and method statements provided and be involved in full ward decants when requested. Changing of bay curtains, bed drapes and cleaning of blinds. Work as part of the ward or department team (where appropriate) to respond to requests from the ward matron or department manager in relation to work priorities, local protocols and procedures. Be flexible and adapt to unforeseen requests and tasks as appropriate to the environment Work in accordance and follow COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) and health and safety manual handling policies. Maintenance / cleaning of all cleaning equipment. Ensure safe segregation and removal of waste in accordance to waste management guidelines and policies.

The Company
We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant.
We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life.
This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents.
About the role:
Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We are currently recruiting a full-time Facilities/Postal Assistant to join the Facilities Management team based at our Doxford Park, Sunderland head office. In this busy and varied role, you will work as part of a small team, typically working 3 days per week delivering mail internally to numerous offices, sites and depots using a company vehicle. As well as carrying out post room activities including the opening, distribution and franking of mail. You will also support the Facilities Management team with various activities including administration duties, office checks and moves, where you will liaise with service providers and contractors. You will demonstrate a high level of security awareness and knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and general Health & Safety requirements. The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo. Key responsibilities will include the following, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers Opening, recording and distribution of all incoming mail – to ensure post and equipment is delivered promptly to all offices, sites and depots of the Group. Assist the Facilities department with office moves including furniture removal/distribution, carpark facilitation, and other general ad hoc projects. Support and assist the Facilities Technical Services Manager and the team with administration requirements including the uploading of maintenance compliance documents. Assist in the delivery of Facilities Management services to a high standard. Identifying opportunities that will continuously improve all aspects of FM operations. Act as point of contact for company departments and contractors ensuring lines of communication are maintained and regularly monitored. Demonstrate a high level of security awareness, knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures as well as general Health & Safety understanding. Provide Reception and front of house cover at lunchtimes and also on an as required basis for holidays/absence.
What we are looking for:
It is essential you have a full UK drivers licence. You will have building maintenance experience, ideally gained in a Facilities environment, with an understanding of general Health and Safety. Experience in general administration tasks using various in-house systems and Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook and inputting data in Excel. You will have excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail. with previous experience in delivering excellent customer care. Some of our great benefits include: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 12.30 pm finish on a Fridays Flexible and hybrid working. Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover. Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan. Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Enhanced family-friendly leave Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

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HR / Recruitment Assistant - Maxim FM

Maxim FM are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to become a part of our People Team. This vacancy is based out of our head office in Sunderland (SR5).

As a business, Maxim specialise in a wide range of cleaning services operating throughout England and Scotland. This role is ideal for someone just starting their HR career or studying for CIPD level 3. Some experience in HR is preferred but not essential.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- TUPE administration and ELI completion
- DBS application and management
- Responsible for the administration of applicants
- Coordinate & conduct interviews
- Note taking
- HR administration
- Responsible for DVLA quarterly checks
- Responsible for personnel files
- Employee references according to company guidelines
- Support the coordination of training courses
- Update training plan/participant reaction/evaluation
- Managing the HR Inbox.
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Candidate Requirements:
- Problem-solving ability
- Comfortable/proficient using MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Communication skills with patience for non-native English speakers
- Numerical skills
- Adaptable to a changing environment.

Working hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

We do endeavour to get back to all applicants but this is not always possible due to the volume of applicants we receive.