Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Leeds, Yorkshire
Sodexo

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

We are currently looking to recruit a facilities maintenance engineer for a permanent/full time role at one of our sites in Leeds.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day running of the technical services operations, this is a hands-on role and will include carrying out various reactive and planned maintenance duties, as well as management of contractors and all associated H&S requirements.

Location: Leeds LS28 (Morley)

Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + overtime and benefits

Duration: Full time permanent

Duties to include;

• Carry out general maintenance (handyman, electrical etc.)
• First response to breakdowns (basic diagnostics to ensure correct trade/specialist mobilised)
• Organise and schedule reactive and planned maintenance
• Management of company and client appointed contractors
• Carry out point of work H&S assessments
• Review RAMS and authorise/issue permit to work
• Assist with projects, shutdowns etc.
• Ensure legal compliance with all services (gas, electric, f-gas etc.)
• Deal with change control and quality documents for client
• Collect metrics and compile/present reports for weekly/monthly management meetings
• Liaise with tech/site services managers to ensure smooth running of site
• Drive improvements and energy saving measures

Candidate to have;

• Qualified electrician with C&G 2391 or equivalent – maintenance experience essential
• Experience in managing contractors and H&S
• Self-motivation with the ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks
• Flexibility with working hours (some weekend work will be required)
• Problem solve under pressure and route cause analysis
• Good IT skills
• Ability to communicate clearly (with tech and non-tech people) both verbally and with reports
• Approachable and customer focussed

About the company:

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.