About the role

At Sodexo, we take care of all the little things that make a real difference to the experiences people have and we know that our confident and organised team help us to keep the facilities running like clockwork.

We have a vacancy for you to join our amazing family as a Plumber in Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester! Your previous industrial and commercial experience will help you identify problems, perform necessary repairs or routine maintenance and schedule PPMS and reactive maintenance and work on projects for sustainability.  

This vital role will see you delivering 5-star support, responding to our customer`s requirements and carrying out your duties in a professional and courteous manner.

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 

Your ability to diagnose equipment and determine if a repair and maintenance work is needed or not; and ability to keep records of work done, etc will be vital in this busy and fast-paced role. Your excellent communication skills will also help you to explain technical information to clients in a way they will understand

We also want you to bring your can-do attitude, IT skills and excellent time management skills with you when you join us. 

As this is a customer facing role, it’s important that you bring your helpful and friendly attitude. You’ll also work as part of a team, so your strong communication skills will be key.

Sodexo embeds a strong safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it is vital that you will champion this. 

Sodexo are looking for a Plumber to join their team at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester! 

Could this be the role for YOU?

• Working 40 hours per week 
• Permanent contract 
• £14.16 per hour 
• Monday - Friday 
• 8:00am - 4:30pm 
• Close to public transport 
• On site parking 

PLUS:

• A range of discounts and benefits on all things groceries, entertainment, shopping and more through Sodexo's REWARD HUB!

• Will have day to day responsibility for responding to issued PDA based work orders and for correctly filling in, attaching supporting evidence through to completion
• Will work to health and safety requirements.
• Will be required to work on new systems, undertake training, learn 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.
• Will be required to participate in the following emergency cover:
• Out of Hours ‘On Call’
• 15-Minute Response
• Lift Release Warden
• Will be required to participate in Continued Professional Development (CPD) both on site at Wythenshawe Hospital and at external training providers
• ill be available to carry out ‘out of hours’ pre-planned maintenance.
• May be required to use access equipment for working at heights.
• May be required to work alone.
• May be required to drive the company vehicle from time to time as directed by the supervisor / chargehand.
• May be required to work out of hours shift patterns.
• 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.

• Fully qualified Plumber with NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Knowledge of ACOP L8 & HSG274
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment (HTM 04).
• Experience of working with live drains
• Ability to use Microsoft applications and PDA

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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