Plumber or Electrician

Job Introduction

As a Multi skilled Engineer (Electrician / Plumber bias, experience in both these areas is preferable, however not essential as we will be happy to consider experience in just one of these areas for the right person),  at Sodexo in Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, you will be the go-to person, the one with the answers to everyone's questions, and the one who knows how to keep the facilities operating smoothly. You will have expert knowledge and technical skills to identify repair and/or expedite replacement needs across the Royal Stoke University Hospital estate.

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. 

You will have expert knowledge and technical skills to identify repair and/or expedite replacement needs.

What you’ll do:

• Provide plumbing and HVAC support.
• Supporting fault diagnosis, repair, and testing of all electrical plant equipment 
• Adhere to statutory and regulatory legislation and company policy regarding Health & Safety
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment within the hospital estate, carrying out a range of repairs and new works to a high standard.  
• 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 for patients, visitors, and staff

What you bring:

• A willingness to learn new skills
• A positive “can-do attitude”
• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Experience in a regulated working background
• Technical qualification in a recognised trade
• Experience in some, or all of these areas preferred, but not essential as training will be given
  • HVAC
  • Replacement/maintenance of Bearings, Pulleys, Motor
  • IPS and/or BMS
  • Plumbing, Heating, Pipe Fitting
• Experience repairing plant and equipment, as well as the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose, and repair equipment using your technical knowledge.
• 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

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 offer: 

• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Access to ongoing training and development programs   
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company  
• 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

• ​40.25 hrs per week
• Shift Pattern:  4 on 4 off, 2 shifts working 07:00-19:00 and 2 shifts working 19:00-07:00
• Rate of pay:  £14.94 - £15.41 per hour with rate of pay enhancements during the following times: 
• 20:00 - 06:00 and 24:00 - 24:00 on Saturdays time plus 30%
• 24:00 - 24:00 on Sundays and Public holidays time plus 60%
• Health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP 
• Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
• Company pension scheme by Legal and General
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme 
• Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)

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 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.

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