Maintenance Fitter

Sodexo; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app with 24/

Job summary

Join our dedicated team at Wythenshawe Hospital as a Mechanical Fitter, maintaining and repairing heating, chilled, ventilation, and building energy management systems in a busy healthcare environment. You will focus on safety, quality and technical excellence while applying hands-on skills daily.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and Building Services, with proactive fault finding, installation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering and building services.
• Experience with heating, chilled systems, ventilation and BMS within healthcare.
• Proactive fault finding, installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and correctly fill out issued dockets for day-to-day tasks.
• Repair and maintain heating, chilled and ventilation systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical, electrical and building energy management systems.
• Work safely and independently, including on-call duties.

Skills

Heating systems

Chilled systems

Ventilation

BMS

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and Building Services

Job description

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• Additional 20% uplift in pay for shift workers
• Monday to Friday, Shifts are 08:00 to 16:30
• Driving license is desirable
• Location is Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT

NVQ Level 3 Qualification required in Mechanical Engineering and Building Services

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Join our dedicated team at Wythenshawe Hospital as a Mechanical Fitter, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential mechanical systems within a busy healthcare environment. We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in heating, chilled, ventilation, and BMS systems, who is committed to safety, quality, and technical excellence. If you have a proactive approach to fault finding, installation, and maintenance, and thrive in a dynamic setting, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for responding to and correctly filling out issued dockets for day to day tasks

Strong understanding of Heating, Chilled Systems, Ventilation, and BMS Systems within a healthcare environment

Skilled in installation, repair, fault finding, and diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building energy management systems

Ability to work safely in compliance with health and safety regulations, including working at heights and using relevant tools and equipment

Capable of working independently, including on call duties and driving the company vehicle as required

Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and commitment to health and safety standards

Proven ability to respond promptly to breakdowns and participate in scheduled response systems

What You Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and Building Services
• Willing to learn and go on courses to add to current qualifications
• Experience in healthcare or large, complex sites is an advantage, but not essential.
• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance or fitter role
• Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation and mechanical systems
• Confidence diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
• A good working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• A practical, reliable approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

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 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

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 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.

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