Maintenance Engineer

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical HVAC / Multi-skilled Engineer to join their team. This role involves maintaining critical building systems across multiple healthcare sites, with a focus on safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 and experience in mechanical maintenance. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing directly to healthcare operations.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Retirement plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a similar role.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and pro-active mechanical maintenance.
• Conduct fault-finding diagnostics to ensure optimal system performance.
• Participate in the on-call roster.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Health & Safety regulations

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Wythenshawe Estates Team delivers a wide range of estate and property management services across multiple hospital sites. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical HVAC / Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of Hard FM services across our estate. As a Wythenshawe Estates Tradesperson, you will play a key role in maintaining the Trust's buildings, plant, and infrastructure safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements and NHS Trust policies. You'll be part of a multi‑disciplinary team, working alongside healthcare professionals to deliver high‑quality maintenance and compliance services. Your work will involve a combination of planned and reactive maintenance, delivered both by in‑house teams and external contractors. With multiple sites and varying service users, no two days will be the same - if you're looking for a role with variety and purpose, this could be the perfect fit. 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 reactive and pro‑active mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on heating, ventilation, chilled water, and BMS systems.
• Conduct fault‑finding diagnostics to ensure optimal system performance.
• Work safely under mechanical permit systems and adhere to health & safety regulations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory inspections.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure fast and efficient responses to breakdowns.
• Participate in the on‑call roster to provide essential support.
• Work with tools, access equipment, and occasionally drive company vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and building energy management systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 to being an inclusive 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. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A Death-in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
• Circa £36,500.
• Access to Sodexo rewards - see attached benefits catalogue.
• Blue light discounts card and many other benefits.
• An NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, critical healthcare environment where your skills will directly impact patient care and hospital operations. We offer competitive benefits, phenomenal career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. You bring the skills. We'll bring the opportunities. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications., (Opportunity for additional pay through occasional on‑call duties and overtime).