• Full time
• Fixed Term – 4–6 Months
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 07:00am - 15:30pm
• £19.20 - £20.20per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Free parking
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Electrician

York - Full time

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Electrician to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.

What you'll do:

• Carry out a range of planned and reactive electrical maintenance tasks, ensuring electrical systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently.
• Maintain, inspect and repair electrical installations, including lighting, power systems, distribution boards and control panels.
• Undertake electrical maintenance and support work associated with HVAC plant and building services.
• Assist with new electrical installations, temporary installations and minor electrical project works.
• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) where appropriately trained and qualified.
• Ensure electrical inspections, testing and maintenance records are completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Identify, diagnose and resolve electrical faults, taking appropriate action to minimise disruption to site operations.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations), the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Work closely with the wider maintenance team and specialist subcontractors to support the delivery of engineering services.
• Provide technical assistance and support to other departments when required.
• Maintain a good understanding of general building services and assist with wider maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and customers regarding maintenance activities and technical issues.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying maintenance concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in an on-call rota as required to support operational needs.

What you'll bring:

• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification – essential.
• Good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance and installations.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution and control panels.
• Experience identifying and resolving electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• A good understanding of general building maintenance and building services.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe electrical working practices.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage maintenance tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider engineering and facilities team.
• A time-served electrical apprenticeship would be advantageous.
• City & Guilds 2391-10 Inspection and Testing qualification would be desirable.
• Portable Appliance Testing qualifications and experience would be beneficial.
• An IPAF licence would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of engineering principles and building services.
• Flexibility to participate in on-call arrangements when required.

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.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• 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 Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications