Maintenance Assistant - Water Hygiene

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40 Hours Per Week / Monday to Friday / 07:00am to 15:30pm
• £16.59 per hour + any enhancements
• Location is Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

As Maintenance Assistant - Water Hygiene for Sodexo, we're looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly-the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As a Maintenance Assistant at Hereford County Hospital, you'll ensure the delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service at The County Hospital, Hereford in accordance with the Service Provider Agreement (PFI). Encompassing all aspects of estates maintenance, including programmed and reactive maintenance, to deliver services that comply with best practice, mandatory and statutory requirements, contractual obligations and corporate governance.

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:

• Delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service, including programmed and reactive maintenance across water hygiene disciplines.
• Competent Person in Water Hygiene
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, mandatory and contractual obligations in the delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service.
• Delivery of Estates Maintenance Service and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory, mandatory and contractual obligations.
• Ensure application of, and adherence to, the Permit to Work system.
• Update and maintain accurate records including, PDA, job dockets and service reports.

What You Bring:

• Experience within the engineering Plumbing sector.
• Relevant engineering qualification and experience within plumbing discipline NVQ Level 2 Plumbing/Water Systems.
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274 & HTM04:01
• Articulate and confident communicator (both verbal and written), with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to issue resolution.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working within the changing needs of the business.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

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 & personal support)
• Free health & 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 & 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 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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.