Electrician
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/152429
- Location: Queens Hospital Romford
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £43925.09 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 22 January 2026
About the role
Electrician – Queen’s Hospital, Romford
£43,925.09 per annum
40 hours per week, 5 days
On‑call rota participation required
Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a role where your skills genuinely make a difference? Join our Estates Hard Services team at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, and play a key part in keeping a major healthcare environment safe, reliable, and fully operational.
This is a role where your expertise directly supports patient care — every repair, inspection, and improvement you make contributes to a safer hospital for everyone.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining and repairing a wide range of electrical systems — from lighting and distribution to fire detection, security systems, and critical plant
Carrying out fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on complex systems
Providing technical advice and working closely with contractors and suppliers
Participating in the on‑call rota and responding to emergencies when needed
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Sodexo policies
Using CAFM systems to manage and monitor work effectively
What You’ll Bring
Completed electrical apprenticeship or structured training programme
Relevant City & Guilds qualifications
Experience in a maintenance environment
Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant, and statutory compliance
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
Willingness to undertake specialist training and Authorised Person duties
Desirable: • Experience in an acute hospital setting • IT skills and familiarity with critical electrical systems
Additional Requirements
Ability to meet a 30‑minute response time for on‑call duties
Flexibility to work overtime or provide additional cover
Commitment to patient dignity, confidentiality, and high‑quality service
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo means being part of something bigger. You’ll join a team that values your expertise, supports your development, and empowers you to thrive. Alongside competitive pay, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career, and future.
Benefits include:
Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, emotional support)
Free wellbeing app with rewards and 24/7 virtual GP
Sodexo Discounts Scheme for you, friends, and family
Financial wellbeing tools via Salary Finance
Sodexo Retirement Plan
Death‑in‑Service benefit
Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
Cycle to Work Scheme
Volunteering opportunities
Flexible, dynamic working environment
Full training and protective uniform provided
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications
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 100 million 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, 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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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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.
Queens Hospital Romford, United Kingdom, RM7
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