Multiskilled Facilities Technician – Hands-On Maintenance

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace designs and manufactures autonomous systems. We seek a practical, hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our facilities safe, functional and running smoothly.

You’ll diagnose faults, perform minor repairs, coordinate external contractors and maintain maintenance records to support site improvements.

Working with Production, Engineering and Health & Safety teams, you’ll resolve issues promptly, ensure safety compliance and contribute to a high‑performing operation onsite in Fareham.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in general maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a multi-skilled trade role.
• Experience diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs safely across a commercial or industrial site.
• A broad range of hands-on maintenance skills with judgement about when specialist support is required.
• Confidence using hand tools, portable power tools and relevant access equipment safely.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, including minor building, plumbing, joinery, decorating and mechanical repairs within your competence.
• Conduct routine site inspections, identify faults and hazards, prioritise maintenance requests and elevate issues requiring specialist support.
• Respond to maintenance issues and breakdowns promptly, helping restore service and minimise disruption to site operations.
• Support statutory inspections and maintain accurate records of maintenance, servicing, defects and remedial actions.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers, including site access, inductions, permits and checks on completed work.
• Maintain maintenance schedules, job logs, asset information and stocks of commonly used spares and consumables.
• Support workspace changes, equipment installations and site improvement projects while following health, safety, environmental and security requirements.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Multi-skilled trades

Fault diagnosis

Hand tools use

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Trade qualification / Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Access equipment

Maintenance software

Job description

SYOS Aerospace designs and manufactures autonomous systems. We seek a practical, hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our facilities safe, functional and running smoothly.

You’ll diagnose faults, perform minor repairs, coordinate external contractors and maintain maintenance records to support site improvements.

Working with Production, Engineering and Health & Safety teams, you’ll resolve issues promptly, ensure safety compliance and contribute to a high‑performing operation onsite in Fareham.