Multi skilled Mechanical Technician

Sodexo; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe and reliable operation of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supervising subcontractors. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include wellbeing support, learning tools, and a Pension Plan.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance or technical maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong practical mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance to standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and support apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Routine mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

IT literacy (Microsoft Office & CMMS)

Education

Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

The MechanicalMaintenance 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 preventive 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.

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.
• 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.
• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belonging 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
• 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 Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 to being an inclusive employer. We are a force‑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, SoTogether, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes toward 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. Ready to be part of something greater? Join a team that values you for being you. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.