Lead Mechanical Engineer

Sodexo Group; London, Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000

Job description

Shift Leader – Mechanical – Global media and film organisation, prime central London locations

Salary: up to £53,000 + 10% Annual Bonus & On Call Allowance (London) dependent on qualifications and experience

Pension: eligible to join the company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7am – 10pm, Early / late shift pattern

One in four Saturdays at OT rate

Hours worked per week: 40hrs

Innovative Hard FM solutions

With 50+ years of experience, Sodexo provides hard facilities management services across many client critical estates and sectors including corporate services, healthcare, pharma, education, and government and defence sectors. We are the largest global user of Maximo.

Our asset management is aligned to ISO 55001 and focuses on sustainability, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, lifecycle analysis, and predictive maintenance. We are growing significantly across UK&I, offering fantastic career progression opportunities, and our differentiator is our investment in people. We are also a flagship partner of the White Ensign Association and are committed to supporting veterans, alongside graduates and apprentices with lifelong careers.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will ensure the safe operation and repair of all M&E, building services, and fabric equipment on-site. Offering a wide and varied scheme of work & development opportunities, this is an excellent chance for you to join Sodexo and showcase your skills.

Alongside the team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on various electrical and mechanical building services equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

In addition to this, you will have responsibility for instructing & supporting the engineering team, managing sub-contractor activity, providing administrative support to the Technical Services Supervisor, and undertaking training and mentoring of the team.

What We’re Looking For:

1. City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering qualification
2. Skilled in MS Office and PDA usage
3. Knowledge of health and safety regulations
4. Experience with BMS operation
5. Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
6. Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
7. Proactive problem-solver committed to high standards of safety and quality

What makes us different:

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.

Introduction to Social Impact:

At Sodexo, we are committed to promoting equitable opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our strategy is built on the ethos of the power of positive conversations that take place within a psychologically safe culture.

In this way, we facilitate a growth mindset approach to having a healthy curiosity – encouraging people to learn more about one another. This enables us to increasingly harness the benefits which diversity and inclusion bring to our colleagues, clients, customers, and communities.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Frequency: Annual

Job Reference: SDX/TP/259836/CS

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Closing Date: 26 March, 2025

Job Category: Facilities Management

Business Unit: UK Corporate Services

Location: Central Saint Giles, St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU, United Kingdom