Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sodexo Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Kingston seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe and effective operation of mechanical systems. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and supervise subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, a mechanical apprenticeship, and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive pay, a benefits package, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship is mandatory.
• Strong practical mechanical skills are necessary for the role.
• Experience in technical maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults within competence.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance to best-practice standards.
• Supervise specialist subcontractors and support apprentices.

Skills

Strong practical mechanical skills

Problem-solving ability

IT literate (Microsoft Office & CMMS)

Competent in safe systems of work

Education

Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:Kingston, KT1 2AH

Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours:40 hours per week , Shifts across Mondayto Sunday

Shift:4 days on 4 days off, 07:00-19:00

Purpose of the Role

The MechanicalMaintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, andcompliant operation of all mechanical systems on the client site. The rolesupports the delivery of statutory, legislative, and mandatory maintenanceactivities while ensuring equipment and building services remain fullyfunctional. This includes completing planned preventative maintenance,responding to reactive issues, delivering minor new works, and supporting thewider engineering team to maintain high service standards and operationalcontinuity for the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults within competence.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance to regulatory and best-practice standards.
• Carry out like-for-like replacements and minor new works.
• Complete risk assessments and work safely at all times.
• Support emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours cover.
• Supervise specialist subcontractors and support apprentices.
• Maintain accurate records of time, materials, and work completed.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Stay up to date with legislation and industry best practice.
• Participate in agreed shift patterns.
• L8 (Legionella) training preferred.

Accountabilities

• Safe, compliant delivery of mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Effective execution of reactive and planned work to meet SLAs.
• Proper maintenance of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and industry regulations.
• Completion of required training and competency assessments.

Person Specification

• Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or mature route).
• Strong practical mechanical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working independently in technical maintenance.
• Competent in safe systems of work and H&S standards.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office & CMMS).
• Able to self-manage workload and communicate effectively.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chancetobe part of something greater.

Belongin a company and team that values youforyou.

Actwith purpose and have an impact through youreveryday actions.

Thrivein your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefitsfor our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 inservices that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, servingover 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-SiteFood and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & HomeServices.

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, SoTogether, 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.

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

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert earlyif we are in receipt of a high number of applications