Plumber

Sodexo; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in healthcare services as a Facilities Specialist at Wythenshawe Hospital. In this role, you'll ensure the maintenance and operational excellence of plumbing systems, while contributing to a positive patient experience. The position offers a supportive team environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth, ensuring that your work truly matters.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app with virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Financial wellbeing resources

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing plant and equipment is essential.
• Building services knowledge is a must.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and testing of complex systems.
• Champion a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As Plumber at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As a Facilities Specialist at Wythenshawe Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of plumbing systems & equipment within the hospital estate, carrying out a range of repairs and new works to a high standard. You will be responsible for the service, installation, maintenance, and testing of complex systems.
• Comply with all Company and Client policies and procedures, and statutory regulations, including health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace
• Actively champion a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff

What You Bring:

• Experience repairing plant and equipment, as well as the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose, and repair equipment using your technical knowledge.
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent and have Building services Knowledge
• Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines, along with good organisation skills
• Great communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude
• Capable of working as part of a team or unsupervised, and of remaining calm under pressure

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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.

We are committed tobeingan 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, So Together, 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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.