Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Gateshead is seeking a qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will lead maintenance activities in a hands-on role, ensuring compliance with safety legislation while overseeing subcontractor performance. The ideal candidate will possess a C&G lvl 3 qualification and have substantial experience in building services. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• DBS, BPSS, and SC clearances required.
• Preferably 10 years (minimum of 5 years) experience in building services.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Oversee subcontractor performance.

Skills

C&G lvl 3 (2365) or equivalent in a relevant subject

Minimum of 5 years experience in building services and plant engineering

Excellent communications (written and verbal)

Numerate and computer literate

Education

C&G lvl 3 or equivalent

Tools

Driving License

Job description

• 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 )
• £42500 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
• DBS, BPSS, and SC clearances required
• Driving License required

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1PA - Full time - Fixed Term

Engineer a brighter future.

You’ll keep things running, we’ll fast‑track your career as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with Sodexo, we believe operational excellence starts with you, as your versatile skills contribute to 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 time in a hands‑on role and the rest on supervisory and quality tasks.
• Ensure timely completion of Job Request forms and required Permits for all works.
• Monitor and optimise plant performance through effective maintenance systems.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and provide recommendations for appointments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and promote safe working practices.
• Support the General Services Manager and client with technical and professional expertise.

What we’re looking for:

• C&G lvl 3 (2365) or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Preferably 10 years (minimum of 5 years) experience in building services and plant engineering, five years as a maintenance craftsman, preferably within an engineering role.
• Previous appointment as 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 communications, both written and verbal.
• Numerate and computer literate.
• Driving License required

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & 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 & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications