Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
As Shift Mechanical Craftsperson 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 Foundation Trust 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:
The post holder will be part of a multi-skilled team of 8 craftsmen and 4 assistants, working a 24-hour rotating shift pattern.
Using specialist knowledge, training, and qualifications, the post holder will ensure the safe operation and maintenance of complex plant, equipment, and control systems across the hospital.
Responsibilities include performing planned and emergency mechanical/electrical tasks to high standards.
The role requires full compliance with Trust and Sodexo Health & Safety, Infection Control, and Permit to Work systems.
The post holder will carry a page/emergency bleep for timely response to calls and a mobile phone for communication with staff.
Workloads will be prioritized, and the post holder must act quickly in emergency situations to prevent injury, damage, or loss of life.
What you bring:
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
Previous experience in CAFM and BMS systems would be beneficial
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
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
£15.33 - £18.66 per hour
Recruitment retention payment additional £3,500 per annum
Standard overtime paid at 1.5x
Bank holiday overtime paid at 2x
27 Days annual leave + bank holidays
4 weekly recurring rota
The Successful candidate will have a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and be able to provide certificates via email prior to being progressed to interview stage
Shift Pattern
Week 1
Tuesday - Thursday 6am - 2pm
Friday - Sunday 2pm - 10pm
Week 2
Wednesday - Sunday 10pm - 6am
Week 3
Monday - Tuesday 10pm - 6am
Friday - Sunday 6am - 2pm
Week 4
Monday 6am - 2pm
Tuesday - Thursday - 2pm - 10pm
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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.
