Mechanical Craftsperson

Package Description

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

• 46 hours per week
• 07:00-19:00 x2 19:00-07:00 x2 then 4 off
• £17.05 per hour
• Based: ST4 6QG 

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Job Summary

Support the Senior Management Team in ensuring the safe operation and compliance of hospital infrastructure. Manage electrical, decontamination, mechanical, and building systems, oversee contractors, and enforce safety protocols in line with HTM00 to HTM08 standards and all statutory regulations within a critical healthcare environment.

What you’ll do

• Competently manage fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems including heating, cooling, steam, hot water, ventilation, medical gas, and refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and HTM requirements.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services, including out-of-hours support via a call-out roster, ensuring high standards and cost-effective service delivery.
• Support the Engineering Management team in meeting contractual obligations by producing required documentation, monitoring response times, and maintaining commercial compliance to avoid service failures or penalties.
• Oversee and manage the safe operation of plant and equipment, including the Permit to Work system and Safe Systems of Work, while providing hands-on support and leadership to the engineering team as needed.
• Provide technical advice, professional support, and training to staff, supervisors, and Trust officers to foster a collaborative and skilled team environment.
• Utilise IT systems such as CAFM and BMS for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring Quality Assurance compliance.
• Actively address compliance failures, investigate causes, and implement solutions to enhance performance and operational standards.
• Represent Hard FM in working groups, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety legislation, while maintaining effective communication with Trust managers and clinical/non-clinical staff at all levels.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Completion of a C&G/BTEC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, alongside a recognised apprenticeship or substantial experience within the mechanical trade.
• Skilled in diagnosing, fault-finding, and hands-on repair of mechanical systems and equipment, with the ability to read technical drawings and apply logical problem-solving under pressure.

• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities, with strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and a good level of mathematical ability.
• Proficient in Health and Safety regulations and computer literate, preferably with experience in building management systems.
• Prepared to participate in call-out rotas and committed to continuous professional development through internal and external courses.

Desirable

• Experience in Electrical Engineering Maintenance, with a background in healthcare settings and specialist knowledge relevant to the healthcare environment, including steam and refrigeration systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary trade groups, demonstrating maturity and strong teamwork skills.
• Prior experience in the health service context, applying technical expertise to meet the specific demands of the sector.

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.