Building Services Multiskilled Technician

Independents by Sodexo; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across a critical site on a shift-based rota. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure equipment and building systems remain safe, compliant and operational, working with the Technical Services Manager and subcontractors.

Ideally you will hold an electrical NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, have strong fault-finding skills and familiarity with CMMS.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working independently in a technical maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs within your technical capability.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate safely and effectively to support site operations.
• Prioritise work orders and communicate with Helpdesk and site users.
• Oversee and quality assure work by colleagues and subcontractors.
• Work to Sodexo Global Engineering Standards and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Workload planning

Communication

Health & safety

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, solve technical challenges and play an important part in keeping a critical site running effectively?

We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician to join our Technical Services team. This is a hands-on, shift-based position where you’ll deliver planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and help ensure that key equipment and building systems remain safe, compliant and operational.

Working closely with the Technical Services Manager, wider site teams and specialist subcontractors, you’ll bring strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high standards.

What you’ll do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs within your technical capability.
• Ensure equipment and systems are operating effectively to support the client’s operational requirements.
• Prioritise work orders and liaise with the Helpdesk and site users regarding repair requirements.
• Complete like-for-like asset replacements and minor works as required.
• Oversee and quality assure technical work carried out by colleagues and subcontractors.
• Work in line with Sodexo Global Engineering Standards, industry best practice and health and safety requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and both site-based and remote teams.
• Support the development and technical capability of colleagues within the team.
• Consider cost effectiveness and sustainability when delivering technical services.
• Provide supervisors with clear updates on work orders, completion and resource requirements.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced maintenance professional who is comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and using your technical expertise to resolve problems effectively.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent technical qualification, preferably within an electrical discipline.
• Strong practical fault-finding, maintenance and repair skills.
• Current knowledge of relevant engineering standards and industry best practice.
• Experience working independently within a technical maintenance environment.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to plan and manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with customers, colleagues and subcontractors.

About the role

£50,000 per annum dependent on experience

This is a shift-based position, working as part of a rota to ensure the site has the appropriate level of technical support and engineering coverage.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership, while working as part of a wider professional Technical Services team.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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.