Building Apprentice

Job Introduction

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You’ll be trained by experienced engineers and supervisors, developing skills in electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems, and general building maintenance. The role also includes specialist training in fire door maintenance, a key focus of the apprenticeship.

“The role will also concentrate on the principles of fire door maintenance working closely with the Sodexo Lead person for fire for site.”

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting day‑to‑day building maintenance across the hospital estate

• Learning to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks

• Assisting with fault diagnosis, repairs, and testing of plant and equipment

  “The work activities… involve assistance with fault diagnosis & fault rectification, repair and maintain systems components and equipment across the hospital.”

• Maintaining and preparing work areas, reinstating them after tasks

• Completing apprenticeship coursework, portfolios, and assessments

• Using Sodexo’s CAFM system to process and monitor maintenance tasks

• Attending college one day per week

• Working professionally with patients, staff, and visitors

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Good verbal, numeracy, and interpersonal skills

  “Good verbal, numerate and interpersonal skills.”

• GCSE  Maths & English at Grade 4 or above

• Willingness to attend specialist training (including fire door training)

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Strong attention to detail and ability to priorities tasks

• Commitment to health & safety best practice

Desirable

• Awareness of health & safety legislation

Hours & Training

• 40 hours per week, typically 08:00–17:00, with flexibility to meet service needs

• One day per week at college as part of the apprenticeship

• Occasional additional cover may be required

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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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.