HVAC Technician

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Manchester is seeking a dedicated HVAC Technician to join their Estates Team. This role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and emergency response services in a hospital setting, ensuring efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and competence in HVAC systems and the ability to maintain and repair complex ventilation installations. A competitive salary within the range of £15.88 to £19.33 per hour along with various benefits is offered for this position.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on brands

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and protective uniform provided

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of ventilation systems and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair ventilation installations, sharing knowledge with others.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair faults in ventilation installations.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Train colleagues on core trade-related tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC and BMS systems

Problem identification and investigation skills

Experience with Design and Build projects

Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH

Trained in isolations and verifications of NHS Healthcare Critical Ventilation Systems

Good communication skills

Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering discipline

Job description

Pay and Benefits

• 37.5 Hours per week
• £15.88 to £19.33 per hour with Sodexo benefits
• £3,500 RRP payment per annum, which is £67.12 per week
• Shifts are Monday to Friday
• 27 Days holiday per year
• Location is Manchester University NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

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We are seeking a dedicated HVAC Technician to be avital part of our skilled Estates Team, delivering high quality servicesaligned with industry standards. Working collaboratively within a developedteam, you will contribute to the daily maintenance and emergency responseactivities of the hospital.

Your role will involve carrying out a wide range ofplanned and urgent tasks to the highest standards, ensuring efficiency, safety,and compliance with HTM guidelines, industry best practices, and Trust andSodexo Health and Safety policies, including Infection Control and Permit toWork procedures.

If you are committed to excellence, safety, andworking under pressure to support vital hospital operations, we want to hearfrom you.

What You’ll Do:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge, experience, and competence in ventilation systems, plant, control systems, and equipment.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair faults in complex ventilation installations, passing on knowledge to others.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure all work complies with legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety requirements.
• Investigate causes of breakdowns or failures and undertake appropriate remedial actions.
• Assemble and install minor works, coordinating with other trades and ensuring proper documentation of plant history.
• Liaise with external contractors and ensure their compliance with health and safety policies.
• Instruct and train colleagues on core trade related tasks and learn new techniques through training and certification.
• Communicate effectively with departmental staff and follow procedures related to infection control and departmental protocols.

What You Bring:

• Excellent working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC and BMS systems and general construction.
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• Experience with Design and Build projects.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and COSHH.
• Trained and competent at safe isolations and verifications of NHS Healthcare Critical Ventilation Systems.
• ONC/HNC or similar qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Selfmotivated and confident
• Good communication skills
• A good decision maker who copes well under pressure
• Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Building Information Model (BIM) Experience.

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 andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FMServices, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee 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 tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.

Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.

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