Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1PA – Full time – Fixed Term
Job Details
* Full time – 12 months fixed term (potential to become permanent)
* 40 hours per week
* Monday – Friday (1 in 4 rota to be on call over the weekend)
* £42,500 per annum
* Opportunities for professional development
* Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
* DBS, BPSS, and SC clearances required
* Driving licence required
Engineer a brighter future. You will keep our client facilities running smoothly, advancing your career as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with Sodexo. Your versatile skills will support the maintenance and continuous development of our prestigious client facilities.
As An Electrical Maintenance Engineer, You’ll
* Lead planned and reactive maintenance activities, spending about 50% of your time hands‑on and the rest on supervisory and quality tasks.
* Ensure timely completion of Job Request forms and required permits for all work.
* Monitor and optimise plant performance through effective maintenance systems.
* Oversee subcontractor performance and recommend appointments.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and promote safe working practices.
* Support the General Services Manager and clients with technical and professional expertise.
What We’re Looking For
* C&G Level 3 (2365) or equivalent in a relevant subject.
* Preferably 10 years (minimum 5 years) of experience in building services and plant engineering; at least five years as a maintenance craftsman within an engineering role.
* Previous appointment as an Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines: LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems.
* Experience of Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Numerate and computer literate.
* Driving licence required.
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. We value you and encourage action with purpose, enabling you to thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families, including:
* Unlimited online wellbeing support platform
* Employee Assistance Programme with legal, financial and personal advice
* 24‑hour virtual GP Service
* 24/7 Sodexo Discounts Scheme for retailers (also for friends and family)
* Pension Plan
* Learning and development tools to grow your career
* Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
* Enhanced leave policies across the UK and Ireland
We are committed to an inclusive, disability‑confident workplace and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications is received.
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