Building Services Multiskilled Technician
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/390535/163651
- Location: Unilever, Sunlight House, 22 Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2BA
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
- Closing date: 28 November 2026
About the role
Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, solve technical challenges and play an important part in keeping a critical site running effectively?
We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician to join our Technical Services team. This is a hands-on, shift-based position where you’ll deliver planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and help ensure that key equipment and building systems remain safe, compliant and operational.
Working closely with the Technical Services Manager, wider site teams and specialist subcontractors, you’ll bring strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high standards.
What you’ll do
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs within your technical capability.
- Ensure equipment and systems are operating effectively to support the client’s operational requirements.
- Prioritise work orders and liaise with the Helpdesk and site users regarding repair requirements.
- Complete like-for-like asset replacements and minor works as required.
- Oversee and quality assure technical work carried out by colleagues and subcontractors.
- Work in line with Sodexo Global Engineering Standards, industry best practice and health and safety requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and both site-based and remote teams.
- Support the development and technical capability of colleagues within the team.
- Consider cost effectiveness and sustainability when delivering technical services.
- Provide supervisors with clear updates on work orders, completion and resource requirements.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced maintenance professional who is comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and using your technical expertise to resolve problems effectively.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent technical qualification, preferably within an electrical discipline.
- Strong practical fault-finding, maintenance and repair skills.
- Current knowledge of relevant engineering standards and industry best practice.
- Experience working independently within a technical maintenance environment.
- A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- The ability to plan and manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with customers, colleagues and subcontractors.
About the role
£50,000 per annum dependent on experience
This is a shift-based position, working as part of a rota to ensure the site has the appropriate level of technical support and engineering coverage.
It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership, while working as part of a wider professional Technical Services team.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
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About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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