Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
As Mechanical Engineering Technician 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL, 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:
Set out, fabricate, install and where necessary commission new steel and copper pipework for all infrastructure
Have a good understanding of Pump’s, Pressure Set’s, Pressure Vessel’s, Plate Heat Exchanger’s.
Investigating the underlying causes of breakdowns or failures and identifying and undertaking remedial action as required.
Have a broad understanding of legislation and codes of practice affecting engineering works and always comply with both these and the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work.
Undertake risk assessments for maintenance and repair works to ensure that works are carried out in a safe manner.
Ensure plant history is kept up to date
Learn new techniques and procedures with training where appropriate, attaining the required certification.
Control supply of Spare parts and materials required to complete an emergency repair in quick response time.
Liaise with departmental manager, ward/clinic staff or administrators and observing departmental procedures
The post holder will be required to identify and request materials for repairs/modifications, supplying comprehensive technical details to the Mechanical PTB / Mechanical Manager.
Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks including statutory maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and testing
To provide a versatile and flexible multi-skilled human resource capable of performing the planned preventive maintenance, reactive and corrective maintenance and other maintenance related activities to the Project Agreement requirements, and site services needs and expectations.
To perform the activities of servicing, testing, verifying, diagnostics, repair and calibration of technologically advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment,
Provides management, technical advice to other maintenance staff, contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures. Allocating tasks and ensuring tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with the requirements of the Project Agreement.
To assist in ensuring that immediate corrective action is taken in the event of emergencies so that the Trusts/client needs are met, to avoid danger to people, property, and service provision.
To provide as requested by management reports, calculations, and recommendations for the correct and efficient running of all plant and equipment using the BMS system and CAFM System.
What you bring:
Proven experience within a similar role
Experience of Mechanical Systems
Calorifiers
Plate Heat Exchangers
Pressure Systems – Steam
Unvented & Vented
Pumps, Motors & Bearings
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
Works well in a pressurised environment
Ability to deal with people at all levels
Ability to be an effective Team player
Aware of relevant Health & Safety and general legislative matters
Attend external and internal courses as required
Desirable:
Previous experience within a Health Service context
Demonstrating maturity in working with Hard FM groups
Any specialist knowledge relevant to the health care environment
BMS Control Systems
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.
Package DescriptionYou bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.
37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm
£18.66 per hour
Recruitment retention payment additional £3,500 per annum
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About The CompanyAbout 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.
