Multi skilled Mechanical Technician

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe and reliable operation of mechanical systems at client sites. The role involves performing routine maintenance, diagnosing mechanical faults, and supporting emergency call-outs. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 2, with strong practical skills and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to 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

Qualifications

• Experience working independently in technical maintenance.
• Able to self-manage workload and communicate effectively.
• Competent in Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance to standards.
• Support emergency call-outs including out-of-hours cover.
• Supervise 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 Monday to Sunday

Shift: 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. 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.
• 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.

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.

Inclusion and Equality

We are committed to being an 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, SoTogether, 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.