Job Introduction
- Electrician
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£21,97 per hour
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40 Hours Per Week
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Shifts are 2 on, 2 off and 3 on, 3 off
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Location is Kings College Hospital, Bassemer Road, London, SE5 9RS
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Role requires a NVQ level 3
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
At King's College Hospital, our Estates team keeps the vital services that support patient care running around the clock. We're looking for a talented Electrical Building Services Shift Technician to join us in maintaining and optimising critical building systems across our hospital estate.
This role offers a unique blend of planned maintenance, fault-finding, emergency response, and technical problem-solving within a complex healthcare environment. If you're an experienced electrician who enjoys working with advanced building services systems and wants to be part of a team that makes a real impact every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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:
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of building services plant and equipment to ensure maximum operational availability.
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Monitor and control site-wide mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and building management systems (BMS), ensuring safe and efficient building operation.
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Provide a rapid and effective response to reactive maintenance issues and emergency situations, accurately diagnosing faults and implementing remedial actions.
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Work closely with specialist contractors and external service providers to minimise disruption and maintain continuity of critical building services.
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Permit to Work systems, statutory regulations, and industry best practice standards.
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Proactively identify potential plant or system failures, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions before operational impact occurs.
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Participate in a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, including weekends, bank holidays, and providing cover for colleagues where required.
What You Bring:
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Completed a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent approved training programme) with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or building services discipline.
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Experience in building services and plant engineering, with strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems maintenance.
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Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience, including diagnosing and resolving issues across a range of building services equipment and plant.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, colleagues, clinicians, and stakeholders at all levels.
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Health & Safety awareness, including knowledge of safe systems of work, Permit to Work procedures, and compliance with building services regulations.
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:
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Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
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Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
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Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
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Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
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Retirement savings plan and life insurance
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Full training and protective uniform provided.
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Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
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Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
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Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
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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.
