You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Sodexo Queens Hospital in Romford 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 site facilities operating smoothly and in working order. You will be the facilities support specialist who will provide advice and support for the maintenance of equipment and utility services across the Hospital. This is a busy hospital environment open every day 365 days per year, so flexibility is essential. Your attention details and pride in craftmanship will positively impact those around you and make a welcoming difference in their environment.In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safe operation and maintenance of essential plant and equipment.Working within the constraints of a PFI contract, you will deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory, routine, and reactive work while adhering to Sodexo’s and NHS Trust’s high safety and compliance standards.Successful candidates will need to have relevant qualifications together with consistent experience in a similar environment. You will be required to act on your own initiative; there is a need for accuracy, attention to detail, numeracy and record keeping whilst leading from the front with regards to the mechanical team.If you have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to a healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.This is a great opportunity to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.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.Main ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll do:Safely operate and maintain mechanical systems and equipment, including boilers, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated control systems.Conduct fault finding, repairs, and risk assessments while maintaining records through Sodexo’s CAFM system.Collaborate with contractors, the in-house team, and clinical staff to ensure effective service delivery.Participate in the on-call rota for 24/7 emergency cover.Demonstrate flexibility by supporting inter-trade tasks and providing expertise on systems such as water, ventilation, medical gases, and decontamination.Promote and maintain best practices in health, safety, and compliance with all relevant legislation.For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job descriptionIdeal CandidateEssentialA good knowledge of Hospital building services not limited to but including Boilers, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and associated control systems, Heating and Cooling systems and all other general mechanical installations.Apprenticeship trained with a minimum of City & Guilds in an engineering environment.Good verbal, numerate and inter-personal skillsKnowledge of Mechanical plant and systemsWilling to attend specialist training courses.Able to communicate with people on a range of matters at all levels.Can promote, monitor, and maintain best practice in health, safety and security.Able to contribute to the improvement of services and quality.Ability to work without constant supervision.Able to work as part of a team.Adaptable to change.Capable of working in a demand driven service.Working to deadlines.What we offerYou will be rewarded with a salary of £43,925pa + excellent benefits and substantial on call payments together with access to a range of benefits, including employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary.A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!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.
**Keywords**
Mechanical Engineering, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), HVAC, Healthcare Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis, Building Services, Authorised Person (AP), Statutory Compliance,Reactive Maintenance, Health & Safety
