Maintenance Engineer

Mainstay Industrial; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance policy

Job summary

Mainstay Industrial in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical Multi Skilled Operative to join its MoD maintenance team. You will perform a broad range of repairs and maintenance tasks in shared living and work environments, ensuring safety and quality across sites.

No specialist trade qualification is required; you should have multi-trade hands-on experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently with good communication. A company van is provided on site.

Qualifications

• No specific trade qualification is required.
• Experience as a handyperson or multi-skilled operative across a variety of trades.
• BPSS clearance is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• General building repairs and maintenance.
• Minor plumbing repairs and installations.
• Basic plastering, tiling and decorating works.
• Drainage and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Carpentry repairs and other handyman duties.
• Diagnose faults and determine the most effective repair solution.
• Accurately recording work undertaken using electronic and paper-based systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in occupied properties.
• Participate in an on-call standby rota (1 in 8).

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Location: RAF Fairford & RAF Welford
Ideal Location: Swindon, Gloucester or surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 8 on-call rota (including Saturday mornings, 8:00am 12:30pm)
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum + OVertime and On Call payments
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join a team delivering maintenance and repair services across Ministry of Defence domestic accommodation and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands‑on individual who enjoys variety and takes pride in delivering a high standard of workmanship.
No specific trade qualification is required. We are looking for an experienced handyperson or multi-skilled operative who can confidently undertake a broad range of repairs and maintenance tasks.
Based around MOD Lyneham and travelling between sites to Warminster, this role would ideally suit candidates living in the Swindon or Gloucester areas. Due to operational requirements, applicants living south of the area are unlikely to be suitable.

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Operative, no two days will be the same. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Typical duties will include:

• General building repairs and maintenance
• Minor plumbing repairs and installations
• Basic plastering, tiling and decorating works
• Drainage and grounds maintenance tasks
• Carpentry repairs and other general handyman duties
• Diagnosing faults and determining the most effective repair solution
• Accurately recording work undertaken using electronic and paper-based systems
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within occupied properties and live environments
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby rota on a 1 in 8 basis

About You

We're looking for someone with a practical, can‑do attitude who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in their work.
You will have:

• Previous experience in a multi-trade, handyperson or maintenance role
• Experience carrying out repairs across a variety of trades rather than one specific discipline
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A flexible and reliable approach to work
• A full UK driving licence

Experience working within social housing, facilities management, maintenance services or defence environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Security RequirementsDue to the nature of the work, all applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

What We Offer

• £34,000 annual salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life assurance policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Long-term career opportunities within a stable and growing organisation

If you're a versatile, hands‑on maintenance professional looking for a varied role where your skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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