Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer at Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester you will be part of our engineering team, Supporting the delivery of statutory, legislative, and mandatory maintenance on a client site. You will complete planned and reactive maintenance, as well as minor new works as directed. This role is client facing, and you'll interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. 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:

• Complete risk assessments for maintenance tasks and work safely always


• Respond to Emergency Call Out's and attend site to provide engineering expertise 'out of hours


• Manage a variety of reactive Mechanical tasks and planned activities to meet service level agreement deadlines.


• Keep up to date with any changes in legislation and best practice relating to the work being completed


• Escorting of Mechanical specialist sub-contractors to deliver a high-quality professional service, with a systematic approach to problem solving.


• Undertake Mechanical work in domestic, commercial, industrial building, minor works repairs and fault finding.


• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Mechanical systems.


• Inspect, order materials and complete tasked works in a timely and efficient manner. Update help desk with any delays


• Liaise with help desk daily, scheduling works and completions


• Liaise with customers to arrange appointments, access and to discuss works.


• To Make up part of the on-call Rota.
  
  People Friendly, Customer service skills are essential


• A good awareness of the HASAWA 1974 and their own legal obligations


• A good awareness of British Standards.


• Qualified Mechanical Engineer accredited with City & Guilds Level 2


• Working knowledge/experience of building maintenance.


• Able to work within a team environment


• Good communications skills both written and verbal.


• Ability to work on own initiative


• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable


• Held a full UK Driving license for 2 years or more


• Must be over 25 years of age to driver company vehicle
  
  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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & 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 & 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.

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.


• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.


• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.


• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.


• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.


• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan


• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo


• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.


• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.


• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.


• Flexible and dynamic work environment


• Competitive compensation


• Full training and full protective uniform supplied