Shift Maintenance Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service leader in Manchester is looking for a maintenance professional. You will perform plumbing and electrical tasks, conduct general maintenance, and ensure safe use of equipment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include a competitive salary, health resources, and training opportunities. Join our dynamic team to enhance patient experiences and contribute to a better every day for everyone.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or training in maintenance.
• Ability to maintain productivity and safe use of tools.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Complete general maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Basic emergency repairs

Knowledge of other trades

Job description

Overview

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Location: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Hours: 39.38 hours per week on a 4 week rota, shift working.

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:00
• Week 2: Wednesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 22:00
• Week 3: Monday to Tuesday, 14:00 to 22:00, and Friday to Sunday, 22:00 to 06:00
• Week 4: Monday to Thursday, 22:00 to 06:00
• £12.75 to £13.60 per hour, plus £189.64 per week shift allowance for unsocial hours
• 27 days of holidays per year

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What You’ll Do

• Perform basic plumbing tasks, including unblocking drains, fixing minor leaks, and maintaining taps, sinks, and toilets.
• Carry out routine electrical and lighting duties such as replacing lamps, fitting plug tops, and maintaining light fittings and shades.
• Complete general maintenance tasks including fitting door hardware, mounting signs and pictures, oiling/greasing equipment, and undertaking basic painting, decorating, and plastering.
• Clean various areas and equipment, including high level brackets, overhangs, plant rooms, workshops, machinery, and entrance areas; remove debris as required.
• Handle, repair, or arrange repairs for items like TVs and ward toasters, including transporting them between wards and repair services.
• Respond to emergencies, analyse and report faults, commission new equipment, and carry out surveys or audits related to own work.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, provide routine information, support new starters, process timesheets, and organise daily workload.
• Ensure safe use of personal equipment, follow hospital policies, and apply knowledge of procedures to resolve straightforward job related issues.

What You Bring

• Relevant experience or training, including safe use of tools and basic workshop safety.
• Able to work independently and maintain good standards of productivity.
• Willing to undertake further training and understand links between maintenance trades.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand tools; able to carry out basic emergency repairs.
• Effective communication and teamwork across different trades.
• Self motivated, professional, and able to interact well with staff and the public.
• Useful knowledge of other trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, joinery); maintenance experience preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly and handle emotionally challenging situations.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
• Free health and 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 and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 Sodexo Disability Network Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and 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.

Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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