Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Matchtech; Applecross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension with life

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant gold standard

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting on behalf of a leading defence and security sector client for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician. You will provide maintenance services focused on building fabric and related systems, supporting planned and responsive works, and maintaining high service standards.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, work under structured processes, and participate in an on-call rota as part of the Estates Delivery team at UK Defence Operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-skilled maintenance across site services, plant/equipment and buildings.
• Delivery of building fabric/systems support and awareness of energy standards.
• Experience applying robust health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Quality control to ensure work meets required standards.
• Ensure assets are maintained and propose improvements where needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled maintenance services for building fabric and related systems.
• Support planned, responsive and on-demand maintenance requirements.
• Operate with moderate supervision, following defined procedures.
• Resolve standard queries and escalate complex issues to seniors.
• Maintain high standards of customer communication and service.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in related projects.
• Be part of the on-call rota within the Maintenance Team.
• Develop professional and technical competence through learning and work assignments.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Health & safety

Quality control

Customer service

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading company in the defence and security sector, is seeking a dedicated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Estates Delivery team within UK Defence Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide multi-skilled maintenance services primarily related to building fabric, including tasks such as replacing ceiling tiles, blinds, lock changes, minor door repairs, unblocking drains, and conducting descales.
• Support other planned, responsive, and demand maintenance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality business services with moderate supervision and guidance, adhering to defined procedures.
• Resolve standard queries and elevate more complex issues to senior team members.
• Ensure high standards of customer service, communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Identify and communicate improvement opportunities within your role, assisting with continuous improvement projects and activities.
• Be part of the on-call rota within the Maintenance Team as required.
• Develop professional and technical competence through structured learning and work assignments.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in multi-skilled maintenance, including installations, planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance in relation to site services, plant/equipment, and buildings.
• Delivery of specialist building fabric/systems support and services, maintaining knowledge and awareness of building and energy standards.
• Experience in implementing and applying robust health, safety, and environmental procedures and processes.
• Quality control experience to ensure maintenance standards and the quality of work delivered are to the required level.
• Proven experience in ensuring all key assets are available and appropriately maintained, making recommendations on improvements where necessary.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field or evidence of recent relevant experience in a similar role.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal with offers for personal accident insurance, travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more
• Support for the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities to assist charities and the local community

Employer Information:

The role is based at BUTEC (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre), a specialised facility focused on underwater testing and evaluation. The work involves supporting the advancement of underwater technology, including innovations in sonar, navigation, and communication systems.

If you have the required experience and qualifications and are eager to contribute in a dynamic and growing environment, we would love to hear from you.