Shift Technician

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 42hrs pw 7x 12 hr shift patterns fortnightly to include days weekends and nights
• £20.11 per hour
• Location is Kings College Hospital, Golden Jubilee Wing PFI. Denmark Hill, Camberwell. London SE5 9RS

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As a Shift Building Services Technician for Sodexo at Kings College Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of critical building services within the Golden Jubilee Wing. You will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems, contributing directly to the hospital’s ability to function safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, technical role where your ability to diagnose faults, operate plant equipment, liaise with contractors, and respond to emergency situations is essential. Working as part of a 12-hour rotating shift team, you’ll be trusted to maintain service continuity, uphold compliance with health and safety standards, and support the Estates team in protecting and enhancing the hospital’s infrastructure and environment.

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 and reactive maintenance on a wide range of building systems and plant equipment.
• Monitor, operate, and adjust site services using the Building Management System (BMS) to maintain safe and efficient performance.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime and disruption to hospital services.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, ensuring swift resolution and accurate reporting of incidents.
• Support and supervise specialist contractors to ensure compliance with site procedures and health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and any follow-up actions required.
• Participate in a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, including weekends and public holidays, to provide continuous technical coverage.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance in all work areas and tasks.  

What You Bring:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in a relevant Building Services or Engineering discipline (essential).

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing building services systems, including mechanical and electrical plant (essential).

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues under pressure (essential).

• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, safe systems of work, and permit-to-work procedures (essential).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and liaise with contractors and hospital staff (essential).

• IT literate and able to maintain accurate maintenance records and reports (essential).

• ONC / HNC in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (desirable).

• Experience working in a healthcare or similarly critical environment, with knowledge of water hygiene and environmental compliance (desirable). 

  
  

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.