HVAC Technician

Sodexo France; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for an HVAC Technician in Manchester to maintain essential HVAC systems in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing faults, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will have experience in HVAC and engineering qualifications. This position offers competitive pay, full training, and benefits in a supportive team. Opportunities for personal and career growth are available.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Flexible working

Full training and protective uniform

Competitive pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC and BMS.
• Ability to identify problems and investigate alternatives.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH.
• Competent at safe isolations and verifications of NHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair faults in ventilation systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Instruct and train colleagues on HVAC-related tasks.
• Liaise with external contractors ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Experience with Design and Build projects

Self-motivated

Decision making under pressure

Education

ONC/HNC or similar qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated HVAC Technician to be a vital part of our skilled Estates Team, delivering high quality services aligned with industry standards. Working collaboratively within a developed team, you will contribute to the daily maintenance and emergency response activities of the hospital.

• 37.5 Hours per week
• £15.88 to £19.33 per hour with Sodexo benefits
• £3,500 RRP payment per annum, which is £67.12 per week
• Shifts are Monday to Friday
• 27 Days holiday per year
• Location is Manchester University NHS Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Please take the time to read the attached job description.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge, experience, and competence in ventilation systems, plant, control systems, and equipment.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair faults in complex ventilation installations, passing on knowledge to others.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure all work complies with legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety requirements.
• Investigate causes of breakdowns or failures and undertake appropriate remedial actions.
• Assemble and install minor works, coordinating with other trades and ensuring proper documentation of plant history.
• Liaise with external contractors and ensure their compliance with health and safety policies.
• Instruct and train colleagues on core trade related tasks and learn new techniques through training and certification.
• Communicate effectively with departmental staff and follow procedures related to infection control and departmental protocols.

What You Bring

• Excellent working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC and BMS systems and general construction.
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• Experience with Design and Build projects.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and COSHH.
• Trained and competent at safe isolations and verifications of NHS Healthcare Critical Ventilation Systems.
• ONC/HNC or similar qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Self motivated and confident
• Good communication skills
• A good decision maker who copes well under pressure
• Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Building Information Model (BIM) Experience.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
• Free health and 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 and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan 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 and 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.

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