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Building Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Building Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

  • Must comply with client security regulations and clearance requirements including BPSS and SC clearance process

Role Responsibility

 Job Purpose

  • Undertake maintenance and reactive activity to a wide range of Electrical Building Services equipment including but not limited to LV systems, general lighting, building controls, small power and distribution, BMS systems and other equipment found in modern commercial/industrial premises
  • Undertake within your levels of competency, inspection and reactive activity wide range of Mechanical Building Services equipment including but not limited to heating boilers, pumps, compressed air systems, sanitary ware, fan coil and air handling units and other equipment found in modern commercial/industrial premises.
  • Be an essential part of the local team who will ensure the safe operation and repair of all M&E building services and fabric equipment on the site.
  • Have the opportunity to undertake weekend/out of hours working to complete intrusive maintenance activites that cannot be undertaken in client operating hours.
  • Control of Contractors on site working in line with the Companies Permit to Work System.
  • To implement systems that will ensure plant is maintained and operated to its optimum efficiency working towards better sustainability within the building and promote the understanding and importance of the economic use of energy.
  • Audit and monitor site performance of sub-contractors and report poor performance.
  • Use of IT systems (Handheld device) as part of the CAFM system.
  • Work in line with issued Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.                                                                                                                                                 
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Planned and Reactive maintenance activities under your control are completed within the contract timescales   
  • All H&S requirements are undertaken.
  • Reports completed and handheld device updates are to a high standard and contain all required information.
  • Positive feedback from the management team and other key stakeholders.
  • Accomplishes set goals - Demonstrates a constructive approach when faced with obstacles.  Committed to delivering the tasks required.  Resourceful and self-driven
  • Analysis and Decision Making – Makes appropriate decisions.  Speaks confidently and coherently.  Is able to analyse problems and propose suitable solutions.
  • Leadership – Takes responsibility when needed.  Acts with initiative.  Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm.  Seeks opportunities to develop self.
  • Working with others – Works effectively as part of a team.  Shares ideas and information with the team.  Responds helpfully and courteously to requests for information or help in a timely manner. Communicates effectively and is a good listener.  Keeps an open mind when listening to the views or ideas of others.  Makes a confident contribution in all situations.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Knowledge, skills and experience – Preferred 
  • C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition BS7671:2018) ideally with C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • IOSH Passport or CSCS Card
  • HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • 5 years experience in electrical building services and plant engineering with a good all round working knowledge of mechanical systems.
  • Previous appointment as AP/CP for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights
  • Experience of Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM).
  • Excellent communications both written and verbal.
  • Numerate and computer literate.

About the Company

Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).


In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

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