Maintenance Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure smooth operations in a healthcare environment. Responsibilities include performing repairs, servicing equipment, and assisting staff. Ideal candidates will have a full driving license and experience in maintenance. Sodexo offers competitive pay and various benefits to support employees and their families.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to handle exposure to emotional conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks like fixing leaks and cleaning drains.
• Service and repair equipment in hospital setting.
• Assist in emergencies and analyze faults.

Skills

Driving License

Basic Workshop Safety Knowledge

Good Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As Maintenance Assistant at Sodexo, you will be the go-to person, the one with the answers to everyone's questions, and the one who knows how to keep the facilities operating smoothly. You will be the specialist who will provide technical advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, building fabric, and utility services across the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital estate. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Perform basic tasks like replacing washers, repairing leaks, cleaning drains, and replacing lamps and tubes.
• Fix minor electrical items, replace door handles, signs, and assist with small repairs like fitting plug tops.
• Clean light fittings, plant rooms, workshops, and machinery.
• Service and repair ward toasters and TVs (pick up, repair, and return to wards if needed).
• Assist in emergencies and analyze faults, reporting to appropriate trades
• Organize and manage daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Undertake painting, decorating, and high-level cleaning (e.g., brackets and overhangs).
• Assist in the movement of materials and equipment.
• Provide advice and demonstrate duties to new starters.
• Process timesheets and carry a bleep for emergencies.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment, adhering to hospital policies.
• Undertake surveys, audits, and check new equipment.
• Exchange routine information with colleagues and assist in providing updates on work progress.

What You Bring

• A full, clean driving licence
• Previous appropriate working experience or training in skill development, including the safe use of tools and equipment.
• able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices
• Must be able to work effectively with the minimum of supervision
• Good communication skills and the ability to deal with the exposure to emotional conditions

What we offer

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You\'ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & 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 & 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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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 On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan 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, 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.