Maintenance Assistant Electrical
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 to £13.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1941226/151439 |
Summary
- 37.5 Hours / Monday to Friday
- £12.75 to £13.60 per hour
- 27 days Holiday per year
- Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
As a Maintenance Electrical Assistant at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly the one who knows how to solve problems, offers expert advice, and ensures the hospital estate operates at its best. As a Maintenance Electrical Assistant at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, you'll be the go to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.
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:
- Carry out minor maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, unblocking drains, and simple electrical work.
- Perform general building upkeep such as fitting fixtures, basic repairs, painting, and cleaning.
- Support equipment maintenance by servicing small items and coordinating repairs.
- Inspect areas, identify faults, and report issues as needed.
- Share routine information, assist in emergencies, and help train new starters.
- Organise daily tasks and complete required records.
- Use and maintain tools safely while following hospital policies.
- Assist with moving materials, equipment, and general support duties.
What You Bring:
- Relevant experience or training, including safe use of tools and basic workshop safety.
- Able to work independently and maintain good standards of productivity.
- Willing to undertake further training and understand links between maintenance trades.
- Mechanical aptitude with hand tools; able to carry out basic emergency repairs.
- Effective communication and teamwork across different trades.
- Self motivated, professional, and able to interact well with staff and the public.
- Useful knowledge of other trades, e.g., electrical, plumbing, joinery, maintenance experience preferred.
- Able to communicate clearly and handle emotionally challenging situations.
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:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme, including financial/legal advice and personal support
- Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- 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 100million 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.
Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations and Origins.