Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe and compliant operation of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, performing routine maintenance, and supporting emergency call-outs. Candidates should have a completed Mechanical Apprenticeship and strong practical skills. Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum and extensive benefits including wellbeing support, pension plan, and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts from big-brand retailers

Pension Plan membership

Career development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong practical mechanical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Competent in safe systems of work and H&S standards.
• Experience working independently in technical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults within competence.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance to regulatory standards.
• Carry out like-for-like replacements and minor new works.

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Independent technical maintenance

Communication skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office & CMMS)

Education

Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kingston, KT1 2AH
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Shifts across Monday to Sunday, 4 days on / 4 days off, 07:00‑19:00)

Purpose of the Role

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all mechanical systems on the client site. The role supports the delivery of statutory, legislative, and mandatory maintenance activities while ensuring equipment and building services remain fully functional. This includes completing planned preventative maintenance, responding to reactive issues, delivering minor new works, and supporting the wider engineering team to maintain high service standards and operational continuity 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 chance to be part of something greater. You belong in a company and team that values you for you, act with purpose, and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• 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 do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies.

Inclusive Culture

We are a global leader committed to inclusive employment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to join Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes toward disability and ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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