Facilities & Maintenance Support Operative

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Gloucester is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Operative to keep our site, buildings and facilities safe and well maintained, supporting day-to-day operations with hands-on repairs and practical problem solving.

You will carry out carpentry, plumbing, painting and general repairs; respond to planned and unplanned maintenance; support fabrication workshop when required; coordinate with suppliers and contractors; and help deliver site improvements while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• General building and site maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a hands-on role and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building and site maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating and general repairs.
• Respond to planned and unplanned maintenance requirements, helping to resolve faults, breakdowns, safety concerns and other issues efficiently.
• Support the fabrication workshop when required, assisting with activities such as metal cutting, welding and general fabrication in line with your training and competence.
• Provide practical support to facilities, electrical engineering and other site trades, contributing to the smooth running of the site.
• Support facilities projects and site improvement activities, helping to deliver practical improvements to buildings, equipment and working environments.

Job description

Your role:

As a Facilities and Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure our site, buildings and facilities remain safe, well maintained and ready to support day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small, hands-on team, you will have the opportunity to use your existing practical skills while developing your knowledge across a variety of maintenance and facilities activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general building and site maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating and general repairs.
• Respond to planned and unplanned maintenance requirements, helping to resolve faults, breakdowns, safety concerns and other issues efficiently.
• Support the fabrication workshop when required, assisting with activities such as metal cutting, welding and general fabrication in line with your training and competence.
• Provide practical support to facilities, electrical engineering and other site trades, contributing to the smooth running of the site.
• Support facilities projects and site improvement activities, helping to deliver practical improvements to buildings, equipment and working environments.
• Complete maintenance requests and day-to-day facilities tasks raised through the site's work request system, prioritising work appropriately and keeping relevant information up to date.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards, escalating issues where specialist support or further action is required.
• Experience in a hands-on, practical role – exposure to working within a building maintenance environment would be an advantage
• Prior experience working with suppliers, contractors and customers is essential
• Previous training or experience working at height or in confined spaces would be beneficial
• A willingness to learn and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• Able to work as part of a team and independently

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