Multi Skilled Technician

Job Introduction

About the role 

Are you the go-to person...the one who answers the questions, with the know of how to keep the facilities running like clockwork? At Sodexo our facilities management professionals are at the heart of what we do and we are looking to recruit an Multiskilled Technician to support the operation and maintenance at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital.

As an electrician you will ensure the system is fully competent in the fault diagnosis, repair and testing of all electrical plant equipment. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance services both inside and outside of operating hours.

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

A few things about you

We are looking for a fully qualified Electrician holding a City & Guilds/NVQ qualification, or equivalent. You must be qualified to 18th Edition IET Regulations.

You must have experience of repairing plant and equipment, have the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose and repair using your technical knowledge on equipment.

As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do there will be procedures, site specific guidelines/ requirements and regulations to follow such so it is vital that you have a good understand of Health and Safety at Work regulation and previous experience adhering to set engineering standards. 

You must be a strong team player with great communication skills, who enjoys working as part of a team. You must be able to work unsupervised and be able to prioritise work tasks whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Role Responsibility

• Multi-skilled Technician responsible for complex assignments
• Working on own initiative when applicable or as part of a team
• Fully competent in the fault diagnosis, repair & testing of all Electrical & Mechanical plant equipment
• Develops product specifications & designs test procedures, recommends/develops product/process to improve system performance, develops engineering drawings and specifications from preliminary specifications
• Will lead on mechanical installations of heating systems, water systems, etc.
• May be required to provide project/technical leadership to lower level technicians
• Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests.

• Assit with monthly reports
• First point of contact for the engineering supervisor
• Sign off EWS ensuring completion within allocated times and return to the helpdesk daily
• Carry out multi skilled activities within the engineering remit
• Control of sub contractors PPM visits
•  Manage and maintain sub contractor folders ensuring all records are accurate
•  Manage and maintain Sodexo QMS ensuring all files are up to date
•  Take a positive lead in any internal/external audit prosess
•  Manage and maintain the asset register updating when required
•  Responsible for the Health & Safety of the maintenance team
•  Carry out PPE audit checks
•  Ensure all required training is identified and managed for renewals
•  Ensure all legislation is current and complied with
•  Be part of the OOH emergency on call team
•  Be proactive in new innovations and improved systems
•  Manage minor project works
•  Be fully aware of the contract requirements for variable and managed works
•  Ensure all KPI’s are completed

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Ability to show a professional attitude to what ever jobs carried out.
• A good knowledge of health and safety
• Ability to handle tools correctly and safely.
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills..
• Multi skilled
• Appropriate experience within the engineering field
• Flexible
• People management
• Prioritising skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work in restricted/confined spaces
• Must be able to work at height
• Good computer skills (MS Office)

  Desirable

•  PASMA trained
•  WAH
•  Confined Spaces
•  Low Voltage AP/CP
•  L8 Water Quality Management
•  Hot Works
•  Permit to work control

Package Description

Sodexo are looking for a Multiskilled Technician to join their team at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital! 

Could this be the role for YOU?

• 37.5 hours per week 
• £13.84 - £16.84 per hour 
• A Recruitment and Retention Premium of £3,500 per annum plus an additional shift allowance on top of salary
• 4 week rosta 
• Day and night shifts 
• Full uniform supplied
• Full training provided 
• Frequent transport links
• Use of site facilities 
• Free GP service
• Bike to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Shopping Discounts
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

About the Company

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.

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.

Sodexo and our clients are 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