Facilities Maintenance Operative – RAF Cranwell

Babcock International; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive

10 days special paid leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Maintenance Operative at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Join a focused facilities team responsible for safe, compliant training environments for service personnel while working a 39-hour week onsite.

Role requires a hands-on, proactive approach, basic computer literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. SC security clearance is mandatory and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with general maintenance tasks and basic repairs.
• Strong health and safety awareness and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building systems and facilities for safety and compliance.
• Perform routine testing, inspections, and water hygiene tasks.
• Carry out minor repairs and touch-up painting.
• Escort contractors and support health, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain site presentation through basic cleaning.

Skills

Basic IT literacy

Health & safety mindset

Hands-on maintenance

Effective communicator

Organized

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Maintenance Operative at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Join a focused facilities team responsible for safe, compliant training environments for service personnel while working a 39-hour week onsite.

Role requires a hands-on, proactive approach, basic computer literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. SC security clearance is mandatory and on-call duties may apply.