Facilities Engineer (M&E)

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Facilities Engineer (M&E) to support the Technical Services Manager to ensure a seamless delivery of all contracted Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services. You will support our client in delivering sector leading performance.

You would generally work Monday to Friday as well as taking part in an on-call rota (any overtime accrued would be payable)

Role Responsibility

• Carry out assigned Planned Maintenance (within skillset) in accordance with lead references, legislation and contract compliance.
• Carry out maintenance and repair of Mechanical & Electrical Systems. Such as, but not limited to, fixed electrical installations and appliances, lighting systems (high and low level), Air Handling Plant and Space Air Conditioning, Hot & Cold-water systems.
• Inclusive of electrical and mechanical fault finding to provide successful delivery of building services maintenance sitewide.
• To work closely with and to support/assist the maintenance team as required. Support the Sodexo Management team by ensuring that the service provides a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of a collaborative and inclusive culture, by sharing information and best practice within Sodexo.
• To assist with all aspects of Health and Safety compliance, assist as required, the preparation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• To always comply with the Company's Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures and to ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with industry best practice.
• Maintenance of records in line with company procedures.
• To ensure that all areas in which work is undertaken are kept in a clean and tidy condition, to ensure minimum disruption to the building occupants, and a safe working environment.
• To attend courses and toolbox talks where required.
• To liaise and co-operate with the visits of specialist sub-contractors and other visiting disciplines to ensure the continuing efficient operation of the plant without disruption to the occupants and to ensure sufficient adherence of health and safety.
• This list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time as requested by management

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Recognised trade training in relevant discipline(s) with a commitment to undergo continuing professional development and further training as required.
• Skilled in ‘hands on’ maintenance and knowledge of a wide range of plant, equipment and services
• Ability to work quickly and calmly, especially under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Be a team worker with a flexible approach, to include the ability to request and offer support from other team members as required, including liaison with line manager
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, including accurate spelling and grammar and the ability to give explanations clearly.
• Experience of using computer-based applications.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent, (or a willingness to undertake and complete successfully within 3 months from commencement of employment).
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision and possess good organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet the required targets.
• A good knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of PPM maintenance systems
• Experienced in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a range of tasks and duties vital for the effective and successful running of the contract.

Desirable Experience/Accreditation

• BAFE - Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
• L8 Awareness
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Fire Door Inspection
• Water Regulations
• IPAF and PASMA
• MAXIMO / EZMAX

Qualities and Attitude

• Confident, outgoing and presentable
• A Multi-Skilled person with a “can do” and “self-management” attitude.
• Enthusiastic and committed to Sodexo Objectives and Strategy.
• Personally, motivated with initiative, flexibility, and innovation to continually develop skills

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process