Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson

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

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Hereford seeks a Mechanical Craftsperson to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of hospital facilities. Responsibilities include delivering maintenance services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining records. Required qualifications include NVQ 3 in a relevant field and strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills. Competitive compensation is offered, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Competitive compensation

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Diagnosing and repairing HVAC, Medical Gas, and BMS.
• Experience in maintaining building fabric and utility services.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance services across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Fault finding diagnostics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant field

C&G BTec or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAFM Systems

BMS Systems

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As Mechanical Craftsperson 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 Hereford County 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:

• Delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service, including programmed and reactive maintenance across multiple disciplines.
• Duty Holder in applicable technical disciplines, for example, Competent Person.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, mandatory and contractual obligations in the delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service. Evidential documentation in support of compliance to be managed and available to satisfy audit requirements.
• Ensure application of, and adherence to, the Permit to Work system.
• Update and maintain accurate records including, PDA, job dockets and service reports.
• Establishment and maintenance of effective communications and working relationships both internally and externally to Sodexo.
• Adherence to the site health and safety, quality and risk management procedures.
• Participation in and contribution to Sodexo forums, initiatives and training.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

What you bring:

• Conduct fault finding diagnostics on various mechanical (HVAC, Medical Gas, BMS) and repairs.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience working with either HVAC, Heating, Medical Gas or BMS
• C&G BTec or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in CAFM and BMS systems would be beneficial
• Experience repairing plant and equipment, as well as the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose, and repair equipment using your technical knowledge.
• Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines, along with good organisation skills
• Great communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude
• Capable of working as part of a team or unsupervised, and of remaining calm under pressure

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Keep your career running smoothly.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Package Description

You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.

• 40 hours per week
• 5 over 7
• 7:00am-3:30pm, 11:30am to 8:00pm weekday shifts
• Occasional weekends 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Up to £17.92 per hour dependant on experience per hour
• Overtime rate paid at 1.5x

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About The Company

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.