Overview
Sodexo provides critical Hard Facilities Management services across two of Manchester's busiest hospital sites. Every day, our engineering teams play a vital role in keeping these complex clinical environments safe, compliant and fully operational ensuring that frontline staff can deliver outstanding patient care. As our operations continue to grow, we're building a talent pool of skilled and motivated 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 exciting opportunity to express your interest in future vacancies that match your skills, qualifications and ambitions. If you're looking for a workplace where your expertise truly makes a difference we’d love to hear from you.
What Youll 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.
Essential
What You Bring
* 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)
* Multi-skilled 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 also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
* Mental health and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (including 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
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
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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 and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and 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.
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