Mechanical Engineering Technician

• 37.5 Hours per week
• Salary hourly rates including RRP are from £18.19 to £21.76 per hour that equates to the range of dependant on level and experience is £35,572.88 to £42,543 per annum
• 1.5x rate (not guaranteed) optional overtime
• 27 days holiday per year
• Unlock new skills with our funded courses, available through Sodexo
• Excellent Pension Package
• Location is Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with equivalency confirmed via a Statement of Comparability from ENIC where qualifications have been gained out with the UK.

Join our dedicated Estates Team at Manchester NHS Foundation Trust as a Mechanical Engineering Technician and become a vital contributor to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency within our hospital environment.

In this key role, you will deliver comprehensive mechanical and electrical maintenance services, ensuring the seamless operation of critical hospital infrastructure. Working collaboratively within a skilled and dynamic team, you will be responsible for both planned and emergency maintenance activities, demonstrating technical expertise and a commitment to excellence. Your role will require you to operate in line with industry best practices, HTMs, and Trust policies, including health and safety, infection control, and permit to work systems. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential, as you will be part of the on call rota, providing vital support during emergency situations to safeguard patients, staff, and hospital assets.

If you are a proactive, detail oriented professional with a passion for maintaining high standards in a challenging environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a world class healthcare service.

What You'll Do:

• Evidence of training and expertise in welding techniques and mechanical maintenance
• Experience in setting out, fabricating, installing, and commissioning steel and copper pipework for infrastructure
• Strong understanding of pumps, pressure sets, pressure vessels, and plate heat exchangers.
• Ability to investigate breakdowns, identify root causes, and undertake remedial actions promptly
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety regulations affecting engineering works
• Skilled in carrying out statutory, planned preventative, and reactive maintenance of plant and equipment
• Capable of diagnosing, testing, calibrating, and repairing advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
• Proven ability to provide technical advice, ensure safety standards, and respond effectively to emergencies

What You Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required
• NHS or healthcare facilities experience
• Previous experience using SharePoint and Maximo CAFM
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
• Works well in a pressurised environment

The Mechanical Engineering Technician team at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital exemplifies professionalism, expertise, and a strong commitment to excellence, reflecting the Trust’s dedication to delivering high quality care.

Their proactive approach to maintaining, repairing, and optimising the hospital’s mechanical systems ensures a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. By leveraging advanced technologies and adhering to best practices, the team consistently provides reliable mechanical solutions that support infection prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.

Collaboration is at the heart of their work. They work seamlessly with clinical teams, facilities management, and external specialists to ensure that all mechanical systems operate at peak performance and adapt to the hospital’s evolving needs.

The team’s dedication to safety, innovation, and service excellence reinforces the Trust’s mission to deliver outstanding healthcare within a secure and welcoming environment. Their dynamic team spirit and positive atmosphere make them a vital and highly valued part of the hospital’s operational success, creating an inspiring environment for talented professionals eager to make a meaningful difference.

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and 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.

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