40.25 hour per week 4 On, 4 Off 12 hour shift 07:00-19:00 £50,000 per annum Sodexo rewards and benefits Job Introduction Are you an experienced engineer with a knack for leading teams and delivering excellence in facilities management? Sodexo is looking for a Hard FM Team Leader to oversee and guide our site-based engineering team, ensuring seamless operations for key government infrastructure at DEFRA Border Control, Sevington, Ashford. What you’ll do: Leading a team of engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance. Managing technical compliance, stock levels, and subcontractor coordination. Taking ownership of M&E services and infrastructure, ensuring health and safety standards are met or exceeded. Supporting out-of-hours reactive services and emergency call-outs. Acting as a key liaison with the client, Facilities Manager, and the Helpdesk Command Centre. Driving improvements in performance, compliance, and sustainability initiatives. What you bring: 5 years' experience in building services/engineering. A Level 4 NVQ or equivalent in engineering. Strong technical skills and a background in managing safe systems of work. Leadership experience in a technical maintenance environment. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CAFM systems like Maximo. Excellent communication and decision-making abilities. Desirable: IOSH Managing Safety certification HND in a relevant engineering field Experience within the Facilities Management industry What we offer: 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 offer: Mental health & wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards Discounts for you & family Financial tools & retirement plan Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today