Engineer

• 42.5 hours per week
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern / days & nights
• Competitive salary plus benefits
• Sodexo rewards and benefits
• Minimum age for this role is 21 years.
• Qualification in or Knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Building Service
• Experienced Engineer with at least 5 years’ relevant post experience in a similar environment
• This is a 3 month fixed term contract

Job Introduction

Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.

We are now seeking an Multi Skilled Technician/Engineer to join our team at DEFRA BCP, Sevington, Kent, TN25 6GE

What you’ll do

• Carryout PPM and reactive repairs as required in line with skill set and qualifications.
• General handyman tasks as required, to include basic building fabric maintenance and repair.
• Replacement of light bulbs and other unskilled mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Assist in ensuring all records are kept in line with company procedures.
• Collaborative working with other team members.
• To be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety and the Environment on work activities to ensure actions comply in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.
• To comply at all times with the Company's Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures and to ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Industry's best practices.
• Ensure issued PPE, tools and equipment is in a safe and good working order.
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks and meetings as required.
• To ensure that all areas in which work is undertaken are kept in a clean and tidy condition,

What you bring

What you bring

Essential

• Qualification in or Knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Building Services
• Experienced Engineer with at least 5 years’ relevant post experience in a similar environment
• Able to diagnose faults and put forward and complete appropriate rectification measures
• Able to establish necessary parts/plant/materials necessary for completion of tasks
• Ability to Multi-task across mechanical, electrical and building discipline’s at a basic level
• Experience of working within a Building Maintenance Organisation
• A good understanding of the interrelationship between assets and their maintenance and lifecycle requirements.
• Flexibility with shift rotations – Days & night shifts.
• Able to represent Sodexo both internally and externally with clients
• Take part in out-of-hours duty roster/on call
• Pass the Baseline Personnel Security Standard vetting which includes DBS certification
• Hold a valid UK driving license

Desirable

• Additional qualifications and experience in other building-related trades would be advantageous
• Asbestos Awareness
• CSCS Certificate
• Educated to HNC/HND or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Building discipline.
• Experience with Personal Digital Assistant (PDA’s) systems

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 offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications