Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician in Manchester

Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) has been at the heart of Manchester's healthcare system since 1752, evolving from a 12-bed facility near Withy Grove to its established home on Oxford Road, officially opened by King Edward VII in 1909. Now part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, MRI treats hundreds of thousands of patients each year and provides specialist services in trauma, transplants, haematology and more. At this major acute hospital, Sodexo delivers both Hard and Soft Facilities Management services, providing essential non-clinical support that keeps the site safe, compliant and fully operational.

Our Hard FM teams ensure that the engineering infrastructure electrical, mechanical, HVAC and critical systems performs reliably every day so clinical teams can focus on outstanding patient care. We are now recruiting talented engineers across multiple disciplines to join our expanding Estates and Facilities team at the Oxford Road Campus.

What You’ll Do

• Depending on your role, you will contribute to the safe operation, maintenance and improvement of essential engineering systems across the hospital site.
• Typical duties may include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, statutory testing and reactive repairs
• Supporting the delivery of electrical, mechanical or HVAC services across clinical and non-clinical environments
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs on complex plant, equipment, ventilation systems and controls
• Executing safe electrical isolations, controlled operations and maintenance procedures
• Undertaking installation works, small projects and upgrades where required
• Working with BMS, CAFM and permit-to-work systems to ensure compliance and accurate record-keeping
• Ensuring all engineering activity meets Sodexo and NHS Trust standards, including Health and Safety, infection control and HTM guidance
• Providing technical support to colleagues, contractors and hospital staff
• Participating in the on-call rota to support emergency response and site resilience
• Maintaining a high-quality environment for patients, staff and visitors across a large and complex estate

Across all roles, you’ll be part of a collaborative Hard FM team delivering safe, reliable and efficient building services that underpin critical healthcare delivery.

What You Bring

• Essential Skills and Experience

• A recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in electrical, mechanical or HVAC engineering
• Strong experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair across relevant systems
• Ability to interpret technical information, follow safe systems of work and complete accurate documentation
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clinicians, managers, contractors and peers
• Confidence working independently with the resilience to respond to emergency situations
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety, including risk assessments and statutory compliance
• IT literacy and experience using digital systems (BMS, CAFM, handheld devices)

• Previous experience in an NHS or acute hospital environment
• Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs and healthcare engineering standards
• Multi-skilling across mechanical/electrical disciplines
• Experience with emergency power systems, critical ventilation, fire alarms or medical building systems
• Relevant additional certifications such as 18th Edition, F-Gas or Inspection and Testing

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 everyday life 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 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.