Maintenance Assistant

Sodexo; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card access

Sodexo Benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Maintenance Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. You will help keep hospital estate systems running smoothly, providing technical support for building, mechanical and electrical assets.

This role requires hands-on maintenance expertise, problem-solving, and the ability to work with clinical staff and helpdesk. A driving licence is essential, and a uniform is provided as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in the engineering industry.
• Confident in assessing situations and making sound decisions.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance across building, mechanical and electrical systems in line with regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support Engineering Management to meet contractual response times and produce required reports.
• Assist with annual statutory maintenance programmes, including shutdown works.
• Review and validate test results, ensuring compliance with current guidance and AE recommendations.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance and repair of all plant and equipment across the hospital site.
• Deliver both planned and reactive maintenance services, including out-of-hours support.
• Maintain compliance with contractual, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements, supporting Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of work.
• Comply with health and safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations including COSHH and fire safety.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Engineering interest

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

IT literacy

Overtime flexibility

Decision making

Job description

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Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 40 Hours per Week / Any 5 days out of 7


• £13.09 per hour


• Uniform provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits


• 20 Days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays

*Please Note You must hold a Current UK Driving licence to be considered for this role.

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

As Maintenance Assistant at Sodexo, we’re lookingfor someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knows how to solveproblems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at itsbest. As a FacilitiesSpecialist at Royal Stoke Hospital , you'll be the go‑to expert for technical support andmaintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Youbelong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned maintenance across building, mechanical and electrical systems in line with regulations and manufacturer guidelines


• Support Engineering Management to meet contractual response times and produce required reports


• Assist with annual statutory maintenance programmes, including shutdown works


• Review and validate test results, ensuring compliance with current guidance and Authorising Engineer (AE) recommendations


• Ensure safe operation, maintenance and repair of all plant and equipment across the hospital site


• Deliver both planned and reactive maintenance services, including out-of-hours support


• Maintain compliance with contractual, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements, supporting Health & Safety standards


• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, including helpdesk and clinical staff, ensuring effective communication and timely completion of work


• Comply with all health and safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations, including COSHH and fire safety.


• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated interest in the engineering industry with a proactive, can-do attitude


• Confident and capable in assessing situations and making sound decisions


• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities effectively


• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and practical approach


• Calm and effective under pressure, with a clear understanding of urgency


• Good knowledge of Health & Safety principles and safe working practices


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and basic maths


• IT literate, willing to undertake training, and open to overtime when required


• Experience in a maintenance/engineering environment, ideally within healthcare, with additional specialist knowledge where applicable


• Excellent time management, teamwork, and communication


• A positive, initiative-taking approach—able to work independently or as part of a team.


• You must hold a Current UK Driving Licence to be considered for this role.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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

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 that improve the Quality ofLife, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each daythrough our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits &Rewards Services and Personal & 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 & Carers, SodexoDisability, 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 .

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