Electrician - Manchester

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking an Electrician in Manchester to deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across clinical settings. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and perform maintenance tasks effectively. This role requires a City and Guilds Level 3 qualification and experience in hospital settings. Join to make a difference in patient and staff welfare while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NHS standards and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work safely in clinical environments.
• Experience with electric and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance and installation services.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems

CAFM systems

Job description

Electrician - Manchester*

37.5 Hours per week

15.88 to 19.33 per hour and Sodexo benefits

3,500 RRP payment per annum, which equates to 67.12 per week

Shifts are Monday to Friday

27 Days holiday per year

Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as an Electrician and play a vital role in delivering a comprehensive, high quality electrical service across our diverse wards and departments.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing essential electrical systems within a complex, multidisciplinary environment, always ensuring seamless operation and safety.

Your expertise will support the Trust's commitment to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and reliability, adhering rigorously to Sodexo and Trust safety protocols.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well being of patients and staff while working in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare setting.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive electrical maintenance, repairs, and installation services across clinical and non clinical areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Carry out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and small scale electrical works on complex systems, including emergency lighting, nurse call, and distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and electronic systems, including high impact services such as UPS, generators, and patient environment systems.
• Work safely and effectively in clinical environments, including working in confined spaces, working at height, and in areas with vulnerable patients, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Responding promptly to out of hours emergencies and repairs to minimise service disruption.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, contractors, and clinical staff, explaining complex information clearly and professionally.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, testing, and certification of electrical and fire alarm systems are completed in compliance with legal requirements.
• Use electronic job management systems to prioritise, record, and complete maintenance tasks efficiently, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, including adhering to safe systems of work, risk assessments, and reporting high risk activities or service failures.

What You Bring

• City and Guilds Level 3 recognised Apprenticeship of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, HTM Competent Person Qualification, Electrical Inspection and Testing 2391.
• Knowledge of electrical lighting and power, distribution equipment, motors, pumps, controls, Building Management Systems CAFM, fire and nurse call systems, air handling units, and NHS standards.
• Proven experience working within hospital settings, understanding NHS estate policies, reactive maintenance, and working under pressure.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act, Asbestos Regulations, COSHH, and confined spaces awareness.
• Ability to carry out electrical works across trades, interpret technical drawings, and develop practical, safe solutions in reactive environments.
• Effective communicator at all levels, able to work collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues.
• Experience with CAFM systems Planet, Concerto, estate audits, and knowledge of estate plant and equipment management.
• Capable of working independently, adapting to changing priorities, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Honest, reliable, patient, with a strong problem solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial / legal advice and personal support)
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24 / 7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, 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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.