Helpdesk Operative

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1373940/160399
  • Location: Manchester
  • Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £13.17 to £14.05 per hour
  • Closing date: 20 August 2026
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About the role

  • Helpdesk Operative
  • £13.17 to £14.05, Dependant on Experience
  • 37.5 Hours Per Week
  • Monday to Friday
  • Location is Manchester Central Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

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Join our dynamic team at Manchester Central Hospital as a Helpdesk Operative, where your exceptional communication skills and proactive approach will play a vital role in delivering seamless Estates and Facilities support across one of the UK’s leading healthcare institutions.

As the first point of contact for all service requests, you will thrive in a fast paced environment, demonstrating professionalism, efficiency, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual with a background in customer focused roles, ideally within healthcare or facilities management, to make a meaningful difference in a prestigious setting.

If you are motivated by working in a collaborative team, possess strong organisational skills, and are eager to contribute to a high standard service that supports patient care and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

  • Act as the first point of contact for all Estates AND Facilities Helpdesk enquiries via calls and emails
  • Respond promptly to requests, accurately logging and assigning work orders in line with SLAs and KPIs
  • Monitor and update task records to reflect real time status and completion of requests
  • Liaise with internal teams to coordinate timely responses and ensure efficient service delivery
  • Handle customer complaints professionally, escalating issues when necessary and maintaining documentation
  • Support administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, and guiding new team members
  • Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to company policies, including uniform and ID badge requirements
  • Flexibility to work in different areas, assist with cover during leave or sickness, and perform additional duties as directed

What you bring

  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and patients
  • Experience working in a customer focused environment, preferably within healthcare
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy and dynamic setting.
  • Good understanding of health and safety, manual handling, and infection control practices
  • Professional attitude with high standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, and behaviour
  • Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate flexibility, and respond constructively to unpredictable situations

What we offer

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

  • Mental health and wellbeing resources
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
  • Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
  • Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
  • Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance
  • Full training and protective uniform provided.
  • Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
  • Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
  • Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
  • Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and 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

  • 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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