Maintenance Technician

Job Introduction

As a Maintenance Technician at Sodexo in Shetland you will be joining part of our Maintenance team on a unique site.  Your joinery and plumbing skills will ensure you are our go - to person

What you’ll do: 

• Be a vital part of the maintenance operations
• Provide excellent customer service with a dedicated and helpful approach 
• Carry out reactive maintenance to include plumbing and joinery work
• Comply with all Company and Client policies and procedures, and statutory regulations, including health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace
• Actively champion a safe and healthy environment

What you bring: 

• A can-do attitude and flexible approach to working 
• Excellent attention to detail, plus good communication skills    
• Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Diagnose faults and perform maintenance tasks on water & sanitation systems, fixtures, and building finishes.
• Undertake basic plumbing, carpentry, painting & decorating tasks to ensure the site's vitality.
• Oversee contractor activities, ensuring they align with site rules.
• Pinpoint life cycle issues, providing innovative recommendations.
• May be required to drive the company vehicle from time to time as directed by the supervisor / Manager.
• May be required to work outside of regular shift patterns.
• Will be required to work on new systems, undertake training, learn new techniques and legislation as required and pass on knowledge to others.
• Will be required to use all relevant tools and equipment within their specific field.
• Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines, along with good organisation skills
• Great communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude 
• Capable of working as part of a team or unsupervised, and of remaining calm under pressure
• SVQ Level 3 carpentry and joinery and SVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating preferred

​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 apprenticeships and 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!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Exciting opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Technician to join our team at Sella Ness on the beautiful Shetland Islands! 

*****Included is accommodation and all meals whilst working on the Shetland Island and also transportation from Aberdeen is also included*****

• 73.5 Hours per week, 3 weeks on 3 weeks off 
• £15.50 per hour 
• Holiday pay included 
• Onsite Gym

The successful applicant must at least hold craft/trade training, a City and Guilds qualification, or an equivalent apprenticeship. NVQ Level SVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating or Carpentry and Joinery

About the Company

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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• 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’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.