Maintenance Fitter
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1113012/158090
- Location: Wythenshawe
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £17.91 per hour
- Closing date: 15 June 2026
About the role
Keep a major NHS hospital running – and be home on time.
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, meaningful role where your skills genuinely matter, this could be your next move.At Wythenshawe Hospital, part of one of the UK’s busiest acute hospital sites, our Estates team plays a vital role in patient care. Every boiler, ventilation system and chilled water circuit you maintain directly supports clinical services and patient safety.This is not a construction site or short‑term contract. It’s a long‑term, secure role in a critical healthcare environment, with set weekday hours, strong support, and real development opportunities.
The role
You’ll join a skilled, multi‑disciplinary Estates team delivering Hard FM services across the Wythenshawe Hospital site. Working alongside other engineers, supervisors and healthcare teams, you’ll carry out a mix of planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and reliable.Your work will cover:
- Heating, ventilation and chilled water systems
- Mechanical plant and associated equipment
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- General mechanical and minor building repairs where required
No two days are the same – but you’ll always know your work makes a difference.
What you’ll be doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory inspections
- Responding to reactive breakdowns and fault‑finding across mechanical and HVAC systems
- Completing repairs, installations and improvements to plant and equipment
- Working under mechanical permit systems and NHS health & safety standards
- Supporting fast, effective responses to critical issues
- Taking part in the on‑call rota (with additional pay)
- Occasionally working at height and driving company vehicles as required
What we’re looking for
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
- Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance or fitter role
- Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation and mechanical systems
- Confidence diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
- A good working knowledge of health & safety regulations
- A practical, reliable approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Experience in healthcare or large, complex sites is an advantage – but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
Working with Sodexo at Wythenshawe Hospital offers far more than just a payslip:
- Circa £36,500 salary, plus overtime and on‑call payments
- Monday–Friday working with predictable hours
- Full training, PPE and protective uniform provided
- Access to Sodexo Rewards and discount schemes
- Blue Light Card discounts
- 24/7 mental health, wellbeing and virtual GP support
- Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and personal support)
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Clear opportunities for training, upskilling and career progression
- A supportive team environment in a critical NHS setting
Location & travel
Wythenshawe Hospital is well connected by road and public transport.
Postcode: M23 9LT
You can plan your journey here:
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Why Sodexo?
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC / Mechanical Fitter)
Wythenshawe Hospital | Technical Services (Healthcare)
Full time – 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Salary: circa £36,500 per annum
(Plus overtime and on‑call payments)
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Virtual GP
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Wythenshawe, United Kingdom, M23 9LT
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