Overview
Electricians
Sodexo provides critical Hard Facilities Management services across two of Manchester's busiest hospital sites. Our engineering teams play a vital role in keeping these complex clinical environments safe, compliant and fully operational so frontline staff can deliver outstanding patient care. This role supports essential services across Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.
Location: Manchester Oxford Road Campus (MFT) and Wythenshawe Hospitals. Contract: Permanent, full-time (Mon-Fri) with rota/on-call participation. Salary: £15.88 - £17.91 (inclusive of weekly RRP where applicable) depending on experience.
As our operations grow, we’re building a talent pool of skilled trades professionals who want to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Whether your background is electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC or building fabric, this is an opportunity to express interest in future vacancies that match your skills and qualifications.
What you bring
* Essential: A recognised Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship in your discipline (e.g., Electrical Installation, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Carpentry/Joinery, HVAC/Building Services).
* Demonstrable experience in maintenance, fault-finding, repair and installation work.
* Strong awareness of Health and Safety, safe systems of work, and working in complex environments.
* Ability to work independently, manage workloads and adapt to changing priorities.
* Good communication skills and confidence liaising with colleagues, contractors and clinical teams.
* Willingness to undertake additional training (e.g., HTMs, permit-to-work systems, specialist plant training).
* A "can-do" attitude, excellent communication skills and ideally experience with fire doors or healthcare environments.
Desirable
* Experience working in a healthcare or other highly regulated environment.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation or guidance (e.g., HTMs, COSHH, L8 for water systems, PUWER).
* Multiskilled: experience across trades or building systems.
* Comfortable using CAFM/BMS platforms or digital maintenance tools.
If you’re a skilled Electrician, Mechanical/HVAC Engineer, Plumber or Fabric Engineer looking to contribute to essential services across Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital, we’d welcome your application.
What we offer
* Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We offer a range of benefits:
* Mental health and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (financial/legal advice and personal support)
* Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
* Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
* Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
* Retirement savings plan and life insurance
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
* Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities
* Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
* Competitive pay
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications—so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We are global leaders in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily through a unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer.
We encourage applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We support Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer with a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about our inclusive culture and initiatives.
What you’ll do
* Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across clinical and non-clinical areas.
* Diagnosing and resolving faults within electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC or building-fabric systems.
* Supporting installation, replacement and upgrade work across both large plant and everyday building assets.
* Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Trust policies, and regulatory standards relevant to your trade.
* Using digital tools such as PDAs, BMS/CAFM systems, and electronic job allocation platforms.
* Working independently or as part of a multi-trade team in a live healthcare environment.
* Participating in on-call rotas and supporting urgent or emergency repairs when required.
* Your work ensures the reliability of essential services—from ventilation and heating to plumbing and electrical distribution—and supports a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
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