Multi-Skilled Craftsperson: Defence Facilities On-Call

Serco Group; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Internal courses and training

Health & wellbeing perks

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Group is seeking a Multi Skilled Craftsperson to support defence infrastructure on the Skynet contract. You will perform essential repairs and maintenance to keep buildings safe and operational, contributing to critical services.

You will work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical tasks and other trades, conduct surveys, manage refurbishments, and supervise subcontractors while upholding health and safety standards. This role may require travel to other Skynet locations.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out building maintenance and repairs across multiple trades, particularly carpentry with additional practical skills in other disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, diagnose issues, and identify the most effective repair solutions.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building fabric repairs and maintenance, including carpentry, basic plumbing, minor electrical works, grounds maintenance, and drainage-related repairs.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance activities, asset replacements, and site improvement projects across the Skynet contract.
• Conduct annual building condition surveys, identifying remedial works and proactively delivering solutions.
• Manage refurbishment and repair works, including preparing material schedules and maintaining critical spares.
• Escort and supervise subcontractors on site while ensuring all work complies with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider Facilities Management team, participate in team briefings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Drainage

Job description

Serco Group is seeking a Multi Skilled Craftsperson to support defence infrastructure on the Skynet contract. You will perform essential repairs and maintenance to keep buildings safe and operational, contributing to critical services.

You will work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical tasks and other trades, conduct surveys, manage refurbishments, and supervise subcontractors while upholding health and safety standards. This role may require travel to other Skynet locations.