Job Introduction
- Shift Team Maintenance Craftsman
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37.5 Hours Per Week
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Shift working pattern is a 3 week rota 22:00 to 06:00, 06:00 to 14:00pand 14:00 to 22:00
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£16.40 to £19.97 per hour, plus RRP £67.12 per week, plus shift allowance of up to £266.02 per week
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Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Must have a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering for this role.
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Join the dedicated team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, as an Shift Team Maintenance Craftsman where your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our complex plant and control systems. Working within a dynamic, 24 hour rotating shift pattern, you will have the opportunity to apply your specialist skills in a challenging environment that values safety, innovation, and teamwork. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for maintenance and a commitment to high standards, we invite you to contribute to the delivery of exceptional healthcare services in a reputable and forward thinking hospital setting.
What You’ll Do:
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Demonstrate extensive knowledge, experience, and competence in own discipline and a working knowledge of others, including testing, diagnosing, and repairing faults in complex systems
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Investigate causes of breakdowns or failures and undertake necessary remedial actions
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Maintain, assemble, and install minor works across multiple trades, ensuring compliance with legislation and safety standards
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Conduct risk assessments for maintenance and repair works, ensuring safe working practices
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Liaise with external contractors and ensure their compliance with health and safety policies
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Keep plant and maintenance records up to date, including plant history
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Instruct and train others on core trade aspects and learn new techniques and procedures through training and certification
What You Bring:
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Relevant Qualifications and Extensive Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with proven competence in diagnosing and repairing complex plant and control systems
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Strong Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and legislation, with demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices
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Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team, prioritising workload and handling emergency situations efficiently under pressure
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Proficiency in Using Specialist Tools and Machinery, including power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and safety equipment, in compliance with PUWER regulations
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Excellent Communication Skills for liaising with contractors, hospital staff, and external agencies, conveying technical information clearly and accurately
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Commitment to Continuous Learning and Development, including willingness to undertake training, attain relevant certifications, and stay updated with new techniques and procedures
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 and personal support)
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Free health and 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 and 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 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.
