Job Description

Job Introduction
Full time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Up to 40000 per annum DOE Opportunities for professional development Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

General Maintenance Operative(Electrical Bias)

Guildford, GU2 7RQ - Full time

Engineer a brighter future.


You'll keep things running, we'll fast-track your career as a

General Maintenance Operative

with Sodexo, we believe operational excellence starts with you, as your versatile skills contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of our prestigious client facilities.


Join our team and play a key role in delivering excellence and innovation in Hard FM and Technical Facilities Services.

As a General Maintenance Operative you'll:

Carry out electrical maintenance, inspections, and fault finding Diagnose and repair electrical systems and components within your skillset Perform general site and building fabric repairs as required Conduct routine plantroom and equipment checks Support operational teams and assist with project and event-related work Oversee subcontractors and ensure safe systems of work are followed Respond to emergency situations, including out-of-hours when necessary Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. DigiHub) to manage work orders Maintain compliance with safety procedures and engineering standards Record work completed, time taken, and materials used accurately

What we're looking for:

Electrically biased, with City 7 Guilds

Level 1, 2, and 3 Electrical Qualifications

(or equivalent) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification Minimum of

2 years' experience

in a general maintenance or building fabric role

Relevant trade qualification

or demonstrable practical experience in a technical maintenance environment

Understanding of health and safety regulations

and ability to work safely to procedures Previous experience using

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

IT literacy (Microsoft Office applications)

Full UK Driving License

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Strong communication and customer service skills

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.


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

Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family) Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 100million 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, SoTogether, 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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

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