General Maintenance Operative

Job Introduction

• Full time
• 40 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday(occasional weekends with paid OT)
• Up to £35000 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

General Maintenance Operative

Gloucester, GL3 4AB  - Full time

Engineer a brighter future.

You'll keep things running, we’ll fast-track your career as a General Maintenance Operative with Sodexo, we believe operational excellence starts with you, as your versatile skills contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of our prestigious client facilities.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled General Maintenance Operative (GMO) to join our facilities team. This role is responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure our site operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest engineering standards.

You will play a key part in maintaining equipment, supporting operational events, and assisting in the oversight of subcontractor activities.

As a General Maintenance Operative you'll: 

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and inspections of site areas and plant rooms.
• Support safe working practices in line with Sodexo’s engineering standards and statutory requirements.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs within technical capability.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Site Lead, Helpdesk, and end users to prioritise maintenance tasks.
• Supervise or escort subcontractors as required, ensuring compliance with site rules and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Participate in escalation response during emergencies, including out-of-hours support if required.
• Undertake relevant training to maintain and develop technical competency.
• Contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of maintenance work and resource usage.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and contractors.

What we're looking for:

• Electrical or Mechanical qualification (Level 2 or equivalent).
• Legionella Awareness training.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering environment.
• Practical knowledge of general maintenance, compliance, and engineering best practices.
• Ability to work independently and safely within defined procedures.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of Helpdesk and work order systems.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support 
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 100million 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, SoTogether, 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.

Ready to be part of something greater? 

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