| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Installation / Maintenance or Repairs | Recruiter Reference: | SDX/TP/1290097/99757 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | £11.11 - £11.85 per hour |
About the role
Are you the go-to person...the one who answers the questions, with the know of how to keep the facilities running like clockwork? We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Assistant to support the operation and maintenance of all plant, equipment and installations within the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality professional service, undertaking maintenance and reactive activity to a wide range of Mechanical Building Services equipment, complete risk assessments for maintenance tasks and work safely.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
A few things about you
We want you to bring your great communication skills, fantastic team spirit and your can- do attitude with you when you join us. Being be able to work unsupervised and be able to prioritise work tasks whilst remaining calm under pressure is also a must.
Your previous experience of HVAC maintenance and plumbing will ensure that you’re able to complete tasks in a timely manner. If you hold an NVQ level 2 and an F Gas Certificate that would be great but, don’t worry if you don’t hold these, as we’d still love to hear from you!
As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do, there’ll be procedures, site specific guidelines / requirements and regulations to follow such so it is vital that you have a good understand of Health and Safety at Work regulations and previous experience adhering to set engineering standards.
Package DescriptionSodexo are looking for a Mechanical Assistant to join their team at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital!
Could this be the role for YOU?
Will have day to day responsibility for responding to issued dockets and for correctly filling in such dockets prior to hand in such as Job Reports and attendance data.
Will have responsibility of ensuring work orders are completed within the correct time period and any potential issues are reported to the Supervisor.
Will work to health and safety requirements.
Will have an understanding of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building systems in a healthcare environment.
Will participate in basic mechanical / plumbing duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
Will participate in basic maintenance repairs of catering equipment as directed.
Will conduct minor repairs as required by the supervisor / chargehand.
Will carry out cleaning duties across the sites this includes plant room, ducts, workshops, ventilation grill cleaning, boiler house as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
Will assist tradesmen in their duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
Will undertake general labouring duties as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
Will be required to work on new systems and undertake training on new techniques and legislation as required and pass on knowledge to others.
Will be required to use all relevant tools and equipment within their specific field.
May be required to use access equipment for working at heights.
May be required to work alone.
be required to drive the company vehicle from time to time as directed by the supervisor / chargehand
To undertake all additional duties and responsibilities as instructed by senior management and may be required to work on other Sodexo contracts as directed by his manager.
Undertake duties inline with training / HTM’s to ensure compliance to statutory requirements.
The Ideal CandidateHealthcare experience
Understanding of Health & Safety
Works well in a team as well as working alone
Good communication skills
Good with prioritising & managing workloads.
About The CompanyWhy choose Sodexo?
You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.
What do we mean when we say belong?
It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.
A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.
We are committed to being an inclusive 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Our benefits:
As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;