Multi Skilled Operative - Fairford
Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: RAF Fairford & RAF Welford
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
On Call: 1 in 11 rota, including overnight and weekend cover
About the Role
Mainstay Recruitment are currently supporting a leading Defence Facilities Management provider in their search for a skilled and versatile Multi Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team supporting the Defence estate across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on maintenance professional looking for a varied role where you will play a key part in maintaining safe, reliable and operational facilities across a unique environment.
You will be responsible for delivering maintenance, repairs, compliance works and minor refurbishment activities across a mixture of domestic and commercial buildings, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained.
The role is predominantly based at RAF Fairford, with travel required to RAF Welford when necessary. A company van and fuel card will be provided to support travel between sites.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks across the Defence estate.
- Completing reactive maintenance repairs, planned works, compliance activities and minor refurbishments across domestic and commercial buildings
- Carrying out multi-skilled maintenance activities including plumbing, electrical repairs, plastering, mechanical maintenance and general building repairs
- Supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality maintenance services across the estate
- Diagnosing issues and completing repairs efficiently to minimise disruption
- Travelling between RAF Fairford and RAF Welford as required, using a company van and fuel card
- Managing allocated jobs digitally through a tablet/mobile device, ensuring accurate updates and completion records are maintained
- Supporting occasional storekeeping and yard duties when required
- Working independently to complete allocated tasks while also supporting the wider maintenance team
- Participating in an on-call rota, approximately 1 week in 11, including overnight and weekend cover
- This role requires someone who is adaptable, reliable and comfortable working across a broad range of maintenance activities within a fast-paced operational environment.
You will have:
- Previous experience working within maintenance, facilities, construction or housing environments
- Practical experience completing repairs, maintenance and minor works across buildings
- Knowledge of general building services including plumbing, electrical repairs, mechanical maintenance and associated works
- An understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH and RIDDOR
- The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality workmanship
- Good communication skills with the ability to work professionally with colleagues, customers and contractors
- Trade qualifications are desirable but not essential. Candidates with strong practical experience and a proven track record of delivering maintenance works are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
- Previous experience within a relevant maintenance, facilities, construction or housing environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
- Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota, including overnight and weekend cover
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to join a leading Defence Facilities Management team, working across a varied estate where your skills will directly support essential operations.
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