Overview
Sodexo Manchester, United Kingdom. Join the Mechanical Fitter role within the Estates team at Wythenshawe Hospital. This opportunity is in a healthcare environment and involves maintaining essential systems to keep the facility running smoothly. The Wythenshawe Estates Team delivers a wide range of estate and property management services across multiple hospital sites.
As a Mechanical HVAC / Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will maintain 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 with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality maintenance and compliance services.
Your work will involve a combination of planned and reactive maintenance, delivered by in-house teams and external contractors. With multiple sites and varying service users, no two days will be the same.
What You’ll Do
* Perform reactive and proactive mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on heating, ventilation, chilled water, and BMS systems. Some general building repair duties may also be required.
* Conduct fault-finding diagnostics to ensure optimal system performance.
* Work safely under mechanical permit systems and adhere to health and 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
* Online wellbeing and mental health support platform.
* Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal issues.
* Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24-hour virtual GP access.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan and Death-in-Service benefit.
* Learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and full training with protective uniform provided.
Note: The advertisement may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Package Description
* Job Type: Full-time
* Department: Technical Services – Healthcare
* Hours: 40 per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00-16:30). Opportunity for additional pay through on-call duties and overtime.
* Circa £36,500. Access to Sodexo rewards; blue light discounts card and other benefits. NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.
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About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for everyone. We are an inclusive employer, a forces-friendly employer, and we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We support Employee Networks and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to inclusive culture.
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