Mechanical Supervisor

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1373940/159893/HC
  • Location: Wythenshawe
  • Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
  • Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
  • Closing date: 19 August 2026
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About the role

  • Mechanical Supervisor
  • Up to £43,000, Dependant on Experience
  • 40 Hours Per Week
  • Monday to Friday, Shifts are 08:00 to 16:30
  • Driving license is desirable
  • Location is Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT

NVQ Level 3 Qualification required in Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in overseeing and delivering essential Mechanical and Plumbing maintenance services across a complex healthcare environment.

You will be responsible for managing day to day operations, leading trades staff and subcontractors, and ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in building services, a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations, and proven experience in managing maintenance projects within a busy, regulated environment.

If you are a proactive leader with technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high quality service, we invite you to apply.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the day to day operation and management of Mechanical trade staff and specialist sub contractors.
  • Ensure all statutory and non statutory PPM work is fully compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards.

  • Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical trades and possess a good working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

  • Be responsible for water hygiene management, including compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG 274, and act as a Responsible Person for water hygiene and ventilation.

  • Manage and coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities, including rosters, risk assessments, and ensuring timely completion of works.

  • Maintain accurate records of Mechanical PPM activities, faults, and remedial actions, and advise on fault finding and system improvements.

  • Control permits, shutdowns, and mechanical isolations, ensuring safety and compliance across all operations.

  • Drive continuous improvement by managing minor projects, ensuring KPI adherence, and supporting operational and technical needs.

What You Bring

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing
  • Willing to learn and go on courses to add to current qualifications
  • Experience in healthcare or large, complex sites is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Proven experience in a mechanical and plumbing setting
  • A good working knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • A practical, reliable approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

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

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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

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.

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  • "When I started, I'd barely held a screwdriver. Now, just three months in, I've done everything from angle grinding and SDS drilling to installing cable trays and replacing light fittings. I've even got my MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) course next week!"

    Alice, Sodexo Apprentice – Facilities Management

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