Maintenance Assistant

Package Description

You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.

• 40 hours per week
• Mon-Fri  08:00-16:30
• £13.53 per hour
• Access to Sodexo rewards
• Pluxee cash back Pre-paid card
• Bluelight discounts card and many other benefits.

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As Maintenance Assistant 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 Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT 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. 

What you’ll do: 

• Will have day to day responsibility for responding to issued dockets and for correctly filling in such dockets prior to hand in.
• Will work to health and safety requirements.
• Will operate a shade cleaning round.
• Will participate in fire alarm rounds testing as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will participate in basic mechanical duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will conduct minor repairs as required by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will carry out cleaning duties across the sites this includes plant room, ducts, workshops, boiler house as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will carry out snow and ice clearance and gritting as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will carry out Gutter and Gulley clearance duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will assist tradesmen in their duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will undertake general labouring duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• Will be required to work on new systems and undertake training on new techniques and legislation as required and pass on knowledge to others.
• Will be required to use a PDA and complete job write ups.
• Will be required to use all relevant tools and equipment within their specific field.
• May be required to use access equipment for working at heights.
• May be required to work alone.
• May be required to drive the company vehicle from time to time as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• To undertake all additional duties and responsibilities as instructed by senior management and may be required to work on other Sodexo contracts as directed by his manager.
• Assist the Trust in reducing healthcare associated infections by being familiar with the Trust’s Hand Decontamination Policy, attend mandatory induction training and be always compliant with all hand hygiene standards.
• You are responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues.

What you bring: 

Electrician

• Fully qualified Electrician holding a City & Guilds/NVQ qualification to 18th Edition IET Regulations, or equivalent.

Mechanical Craftsperson / Fitter

• Conduct fault finding diagnostics on various mechanical (HVAC, Medical Gas, BMS) and repairs.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience working with either HVAC, Heating, Medical Gas or BMS
• C&G BTec or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in CAFM and BMS systems would be beneficial

All

• 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
• Will have an understanding of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building systems in a healthcare environment
• Will fully understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts.

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.

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.