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Sodexo Wythenshawe, England, United Kingdom
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Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a rewarding role in a healthcare environment? Join the estates team at Wythenshawe Hospital, where you’ll play a crucial part in maintaining essential systems that keep the facility running smoothly. If you have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and a passion for problem‑solving, we’d love to hear from you!
The Wythenshawe Estates Team delivers a wide range of estate and property management services across multiple hospital sites. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical HVAC / Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of Hard FM services across our estate.
As a Wythenshawe Estates Tradesperson, you will play a key role in maintaining the Trust’s buildings, plant, and infrastructure safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements and NHS Trust policies. You’ll be part of a multi‑disciplinary team, working alongside healthcare professionals to deliver high‑quality maintenance and compliance services.
Your work will involve a combination of planned and reactive maintenance, delivered both by in‑house teams and external contractors. With multiple sites and varying service users, no two days will be the same – if you’re looking for a role with variety and purpose, this could be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Do
* Perform reactive and pro‑active Mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on heating, ventilation, chilled water, and BMS systems. It will be anticipated that some general building repair duties will also be required.
* Conduct fault‑finding diagnostics to ensure optimal system performance.
* Work safely under mechanical permit systems and adhere to health & safety regulations.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory inspections.
* Collaborate with the wider team to ensure fast and efficient responses to breakdowns.
* Participate in the on‑call roster to provide essential support.
* Work with tools, access equipment, and occasionally drive company vehicles as required.
What You Bring
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a similar role.
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
* Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and building energy management systems.
* Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* Willingness to learn new techniques and share knowledge with colleagues.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme with support for personal and professional issues, including legal and financial advice.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and 24‑hr virtual GP.
* The Sodexo Discount Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Shell for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
* Learning and development tools for career progression.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities to support community causes.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Package Description
Job Type: Full‑time
Department: Technical Services – Healthcare
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:00‑16:30 (Opportunity for additional pay through occasional on‑call duties and overtime).
Salary: Circa £36,500.
Access to Sodexo rewards – see attached benefits catalogue.
Blue light discount card and many other benefits.
An NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of on‑site food, FM services, benefits & rewards services, and personal & home services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with a diverse range 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 and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Attached documents
* Mechanical Fitter.doc
* UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
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