Building Apprentice
Posted 10 days 15 hours ago by Sodexo
Pay Rate: £9.14 per hour
Kick start your career in Estates & Facilities with a hands on apprenticeship at one of the busiest hospitals in the region.
We're looking for a motivated and practical Apprentice Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates Hard Services team at Queen's Hospital, Romford. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real world experience across a wide range of building services while working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
You'll be trained by experienced engineers and supervisors, developing skills in electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems, and general building maintenance. The role also includes specialist training in fire door maintenance, a key focus of the apprenticeship.
"The role will also concentrate on the principles of fire door maintenance working closely with the Sodexo Lead person for fire for site."
What You'll Do- Supporting day to day building maintenance across the hospital estate
- Learning to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks
- Assisting with fault diagnosis, repairs, and testing of plant and equipment
- Maintaining and preparing work areas, reinstating them after tasks
- Completing apprenticeship coursework, portfolios, and assessments
- Using Sodexo's CAFM system to process and monitor maintenance tasks
- Working professionally with patients, staff, and visitors
- Good verbal, numeracy, and interpersonal skills
- GCSE Maths & English at Grade 4 or above
- Willingness to attend specialist training (including fire door training)
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to priorities tasks
- Commitment to health & safety best practice
- Awareness of health & safety legislation
Working at Sodexo means joining a team with purpose. You'll enjoy:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP
- Discounts on high street brands
- Salary finance tools & financial wellbeing support
- Retirement savings plan & life insurance
- Full training, free uniform & PPE
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive team environment