Mechanical Engineer HVAC & Plumbing

Sodexo Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Stoke Mandeville Hospital for Sodexo, 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 facilities operating smoothly. You will be the specialist who will provide technical advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, building fabric, and utility services across the Stoke Mandeville Hospital estate. 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.

This role involves managing or overseeing the repair, maintenance, or installation of all equipment, systems, and building structures within the premises, as managed by the PFI Estates department. The person in this role needs to have strong experience and qualifications in working with various mechanical systems, including HVAC, air conditioning, chillers, commercial boilers, and plumbing.

What you’ll do:

• Multi-Skilled Maintenance: Perform a variety of tasks beyond core mechanical and plumbing skills, including general building repairs, while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Self-Management & Teamwork: Organize and prioritize workload independently, and provide support to colleagues during absences, working effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain and repair a wide range of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms, and more, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Training & Development: Stay updated with industry advancements, provide guidance and training to apprentices and colleagues, and take responsibility for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, report incidents, and participate in on-call duties, including emergency response and maintaining a safe working environment.

What you bring:

Education and Qualifications:

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in an engineering or building discipline.
• Holding Incorporated Engineer status (desirable).
• Possession of an appropriate professional management qualification.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IET, CIBSE, WIAPS, CIPHE, IHEEM).
• Possession of C&G Level 1, 2 & 3 certificates in their core trade.
• Qualified to authorize Person to HTM (Health Technical Memorandum) standards across all disciplines.
• Qualified in or knowledgeable about Mechanical & Electrical Building Services, with at least 5 years of relevant post-experience in a healthcare or similar environment.
• Ability to multi-task across mechanical, electrical, and building disciplines, including basic understanding of various maintenance systems.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to analyse and provide technical solutions for building maintenance and systems issues, ensuring efficient operation.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations and relevant legislation to ensure safe working practices.
• High standard of personal presentation and a strong client-focused attitude, with a commitment to improving departmental operations.
• Experience within a Building Maintenance Organization, with an understanding of asset lifecycle and maintenance requirements.

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! Keep your career running smoothly.

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

Package Description

You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, flexibility for 1 week in 7 10.00am - 7.00pm / 7pm -7am on-call.

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.