Mechanical Engineering Technician

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to provide maintenance services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for ensuring safety and operational excellence, undertaking mechanical and electrical tasks, and working collaboratively within the Estates Team. The ideal candidate has solid experience in mechanics and provides effective solutions aligned with health and safety policies. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of training and competence in welding techniques and fabrication.
• Investigate causes of breakdowns or failures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative and reactive repairs.
• Service and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Provide technical advice and supervise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality, comprehensive maintenance service.
• Ensure operational excellence and safety across hospital facilities.
• Manage the supply of spare parts and materials for repairs.
• Generate reports and recommendations for efficient operation.

Skills

Proven experience within a similar role

Experience with Mechanical Systems

Plate Heat Exchangers

Pressure Systems – Steam

Unvented and Vented

Pumps, Motors and Bearings

BMS Control Systems

Problem solving using a logical approach

Works well in a pressurised environment

Computer literate

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good level of mathematical skills

Previous experience within a Health Service context

Maturity in working with Hard FM groups

Specialist knowledge relevant to health care

Experience using SharePoint and Maximo CAFM systems

Job description

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

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our expert Estates Team as a vital member. In this key role, you will deliver a high quality, comprehensive maintenance service across our hospital facilities, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Working collaboratively within a well developed team, you will play a crucial part in both routine and emergency mechanical and electrical activities, maintaining the highest standards of industry practice and safety compliance. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering efficient, effective solutions in line with HTMs, Trust, and Sodexo’s health and safety, infection control policies, and permit to work systems. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise and make a meaningful impact on hospital operations and patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Evidence of training and competence in welding techniques and fabrication of steel and copper pipework.
• Investigate causes of breakdowns or failures and undertake remedial actions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety regulations; conduct risk assessments.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including statutory, preventative, and reactive repairs, ensuring plant history is maintained.
• Service, test, diagnose, repair, and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Provide technical advice, supervise tasks, and ensure safety standards are met during maintenance activities.
• Manage the supply of spare parts and materials for quick response repairs; liaise with management and staff.
• Generate reports, calculations, and recommendations for efficient operation of plant and equipment, utilising BMS and CAFM systems.

What You Bring

• Proven experience within a similar role
• Experience with Mechanical Systems
• Plate Heat Exchangers
• Pressure Systems – Steam
• Unvented and Vented
• Pumps, Motors and Bearings
• BMS Control Systems
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
• Works well in a pressurised environment
• Must be computer literate
• Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Good level of mathematical skills
• Previous experience within a Health Service context
• Demonstrating maturity in working with Hard FM groups
• Any specialist knowledge relevant to the health care environment
• Previous experience using SharePoint and Maximo CAFM systems (desirable)

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 and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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 to being an 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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