Multi-Skilled Engineer - 4on/4off, 3-Month Contract

Sodexo; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician/Engineer for DEFRA BCP, Sevington, Kent. The role involves carrying out PPMs and reactive repairs, basic building maintenance and assisting with safety and quality procedures.

You will join a team ensuring efficient operations in a government facilities environment. Essential requirements include a mechanical/electrical building services background, 5+ years post‑experience, DBS clearance, driving licence and flexibility for day/night rotations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in or knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Building Services.
• Experience as an engineer with at least 5 years in a similar environment.
• Able to diagnose faults and implement rectification measures.
• Experience working in building maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Willing to participate in on-call duties and shift rotations (days/nights).
• Pass Baseline Personnel Security Standard (DBS) vetting and hold a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Perform general building fabric maintenance tasks.
• Replace light bulbs and other basic mechanical/electrical tasks.
• Maintain records per company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Keep PPE and tools in safe, good working order.
• Attend training and toolbox talks.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Diagnose faults

Multi-tasking (mechanical/electrical

UK driving license

Client liaison

On-call duties

Baseline DBS vetting

Education

Mechanical & Electrical Building Services qualification

CSCS certificate

HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Asbestos Awareness

Tools

PDAs / handheld systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician/Engineer for DEFRA BCP, Sevington, Kent. The role involves carrying out PPMs and reactive repairs, basic building maintenance and assisting with safety and quality procedures.

You will join a team ensuring efficient operations in a government facilities environment. Essential requirements include a mechanical/electrical building services background, 5+ years post‑experience, DBS clearance, driving licence and flexibility for day/night rotations.