Electrical Maintenance Technician – Hospital Facilities

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life保险

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo in Manchester is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Assistant to support the facilities team in keeping hospital services running smoothly. You will fix minor electrical items, assist with repairs, and help maintain equipment, building fabric and utility services under supervision.

You’ll also advise and train new starters, document work progress, and help ensure safety and compliance across daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience or training in skill development, including the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of workshop safety practices.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Fix minor electrical items, assist with small repairs like fitting plug tops.
• Clean light fittings, plant rooms, workshops, and machinery.
• Service and repair ward toasters and TVs as needed.
• Assist in emergencies and analyse faults, reporting to appropriate trades.
• Organise and manage daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in movement of materials and equipment.
• Provide advice and demonstrate duties to new starters.
• Process timesheets and carry tablet to prioritise jobs.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment adhering to hospital policies.
• Undertake surveys, audits, and check new equipment.
• Exchange routine information with colleagues and provide work progress updates.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault analysis

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Sodexo in Manchester is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Assistant to support the facilities team in keeping hospital services running smoothly. You will fix minor electrical items, assist with repairs, and help maintain equipment, building fabric and utility services under supervision.

You’ll also advise and train new starters, document work progress, and help ensure safety and compliance across daily tasks.