Maintenance Assistant

Job Introduction As a
**Maintenance Assistant** at Sodexo Queens Hospital in
**Romford** 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 site facilities operating smoothly and in working order. You will be the facilities support specialist who will provide advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, building fabric, and utility services across the Hospital. Your attention details and pride in craftmanship will positively impact those around you and make a welcoming difference in their environment. 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.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Assistant to take accountability for the day-to-day general maintenance tasks across the hospital site. Your focus will be on ensuring that all tasks are completed to always deliver great service to our customers.

We are looking for someone with building knowledge who is flexible adaptable and competent with completing simple building tasks and assisting with electrical and maintenance jobs. Computer literacy is essential. This is a busy hospital environment open every day 365 days per year so flexibility is essential.

Sodexo Healthcare is a leading provider of services to the NHS and private healthcare organisations in England. We provide quality of life services that improve patient and staff experience, raise standards and deliver financial benefits to our clients. We help to enhance the patient environment (including patient dining, cleaning/housekeeping, retail services), provide clinical support (equipment sterilisation) and manage technical estates teams (estates management, asset management, land maintenance and energy management).

**Main Responsibilities**
**What you’ll do**:

- Undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvement work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
- Assist the FM team to carry out a wide range of work, ensuring planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Statutory, Routine and Reactive.
- Work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
- At all times to carry Trust/Sodexo communication devices (Tablets/ mobile phones etc) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
- Attend training courses as required.
- General Housekeeping ie: sweeping / clearing
- For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description_

**What you bring**:

- Experience of working in a trade based or engineering environment
- Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines, along with good organisation skills.
- Great communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude
- Capable of working as part of a team or unsupervised, and of remaining calm under pressure.

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**What we offer**
***£26,217pa with overtime available + excellent benefits package 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:

- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

***We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more
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