Mechanical Engineer HVAC & Plumbing

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40hrs pw 
• Monday - Friday, flexibility for 1 week in 7 10.00am - 7.00pm / 7pm -7am on-call
• £18.65 per hour 
• Location is Stoke Mandeville Hospital

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Job Introduction

At Sodexo, we are passionate about providing safe, high-quality, and efficient facilities management services that support healthcare environments and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Services Engineer to join our team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of critical hospital services by delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and building systems.

You’ll bring strong mechanical expertise (HVAC, chillers, boilers, plumbing) alongside a flexible, multi-skilled approach to keep the hospital’s infrastructure running reliably and safely.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across mechanical, electrical, and building services.

• Work on a wide range of systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, plumbing, fire alarms, lifts, generators, and BMS.

• Respond to emergencies promptly, minimising downtime and ensuring patient safety at all times.

• Take the lead on specific systems/plant as delegated, ensuring safe and compliant operation.

• Support colleagues, apprentices, and contractors, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to a strong team culture.

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity in line with statutory and contractual requirements.

• Uphold Sodexo’s commitment to Health & Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• Time-served engineer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in building services or a similar environment (healthcare desirable).

• Qualified in Mechanical & Electrical Building Services (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and plumbing.

• Ability to multi-task across mechanical, electrical, and general building disciplines.

• Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations and statutory compliance.

Desirable:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or Building Services.

• Knowledge of HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums).

• Experience using CAFM/PDA systems.

• Membership of a professional body (IET, CIBSE, IHEEM, CIPHE etc.).

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 & personal support)
• Free health & 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 & 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 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, 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.