Facilities Maintenance Operative

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organisation seeks a skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative to support company vehicle and trailer maintenance. Candidates should possess strong welding and fabrication skills, be experienced with plant machinery or HGVs, and hold a full UK driving license. This role includes varied tasks such as routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and compliance adherence. The company offers a dynamic work environment near the Lake District, along with various employee benefits, promoting a passionate and driven workforce.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience with plant machinery or HGVs is highly beneficial.
• Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general routine repairs on company vehicles and trailers.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks to support repairs and project requirements.
• Assist with tasks across the Facilities Team as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with industry and compliance standards.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Plant machinery experience

HGV experience

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

M-Sport UK is a world-class leading motorsport organisation, engineering championship-winning vehicles across the world. Our Facilities Team plays a vital role in keeping our operation moving, and we are now looking for a skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative to support the maintenance and development of our company vehicles, trailers, and wider site requirements.

This is a highly varied and hands-on role covering all aspects of company vehicle and trailer maintenance. The role combines mechanical ability with fabrication skills and offers the chance to work on unique projects that support our motorsport and business activities.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Carry out general routine repairs on company vehicles and trailers.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks to support repairs and project requirements.
• Assist with tasks across the Facilities Team as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with industry and compliance standards.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience with plant machinery or HGVs is highly beneficial.
• Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Full UK driving license required.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience as a vehicle mechanic, technician, or fabricator.

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning performances is what excites and strengthens our workforce; and our dedicated business support team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support our projects with outstanding results on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 16th January

Job Reference: ASIT251216