Multi Skilled Maintenance Tradesperson

John Lewis Partnership; Binfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retail company is looking for a dedicated Multi Skilled Tradesperson to maintain and improve its campus buildings. The role involves routine and preventative maintenance and supports a carbon reduction programme. Ideal candidates will exhibit good competency in various DIY trades, possess a full UK driving licence, and work unsupervised. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with benefits.

Benefits

22 days holiday entitlement

Defined Contribution pension scheme

25% discount in-store and online

Subsidised meals

Cycle-to-work support scheme

Qualifications

• Good DIY competency in multiple trades required.
• Competent working at height is necessary.
• Full UK driving licence is must.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor maintenance requests.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Maintain high-quality standards of campus buildings.

Skills

Good DIY competency in Locksmith

Good DIY competency in Carpentry

Good DIY competency in Plumbing

Good DIY competency in Decorating

Good DIY competency in Plastering

Good DIY competency in Tiling

Good DIY competency in Flooring repairs

Competent working at height

Competent IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Multi Skilled Tradesperson to maintain and improve our campus buildings. This role is part of the Partnership’s carbon reduction programme and involves both routine and preventative maintenance across all facilities.

The employer is the largest employee‑owned business in the UK and home to the John Lewis and Waitrose brands.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor maintenance requests under the line manager’s direction.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within the capabilities and qualifications assigned.
• Maintain the standard of campus buildings to the highest quality within financial and commercial restraints.
• Report any maintenance issues beyond line manager’s authority promptly up the hierarchy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support the business in delivering the Partnership’s carbon reduction programme.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good DIY competency in Locksmith, Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Plastering, Tiling, and Flooring repairs.
• Competent working at height.
• Competent IT skills for role requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in the building trade desirable.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Working Pattern & Call Out

• This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, alternating weeks of 6 am‑2 pm and 2 pm‑10 pm.
• Weekly emergency call‑out cover and out‑of‑hours cover on a rota basis, rotated on a 5‑week cycle.
• Overtime available subject to workload.
• Location: Bracknell Head Office.

Benefits

• Full‑time working holiday entitlement of 22 days (increases with service) plus bank holidays.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with partnership matches up to 8 % of pay, plus an additional 4 % after three years’ service.
• Partnership discounts in store and online: 25 % off in John Lewis & Partners (12 % off electrical products) and 20 % in Waitrose & Partners; discount can be extended to a living partner.
• Subsidised meals while working and full access to the subsidised dining room; free on‑site hot drinks & fruit; free on‑site parking.
• Cycle‑to‑work support scheme.
• Excellent work‑life balance, flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts where possible; discuss further during interview.