Multiskilled Tradesperson

Plessey Semiconductors; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite meals

Onsite gym

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors in Plymouth is seeking a practical and reliable Multiskilled Tradesperson to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. You will carry out refurbishment projects and day-to-day maintenance across our facilities, applying a broad range of trade skills.

The role emphasizes painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing, and building works with a hands-on approach. You will help ensure safe, high-quality work aligned with site schedules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Broad range of trade qualifications across multiple disciplines.
• Experience in general maintenance across facilities, industrial or commercial environments.
• Competent in multi-trade tasks including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building and decorating works.
• Skilled with hand and power tools and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of general maintenance and refurbishment tasks across site.
• Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparation, finishing, and snagging.
• Support basic carpentry, plumbing, and building maintenance tasks where required.
• Assist skilled trades during refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Carry out repairs, replacements, and minor installations as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Report defects, materials required and completed works to line management.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Painting & decorating

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical works

Health & safety

Safe isolation & LOTO

Job description

Multiskilled Tradesperson

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

Plessey are seeking a practical and reliable Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. This role will support refurbishment projects and carry out day-to-day maintenance works across our facilities. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of trade skills, with strong experience in painting and decorating, and a flexible, hands-on approach to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of general maintenance and refurbishment tasks across site.


• Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparation, finishing, and snagging.


• Support basic carpentry, plumbing, and building maintenance tasks where required.


• Assist skilled trades during refurbishment and improvement projects.


• Carry out repairs, replacements, and minor installations as needed.


• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.


• Report defects, materials required and completed works to line management.


• Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant qualifications or certifications across multiple trade disciplines.


• General maintenance experience within facilities, industrial, commercial, or building environments.


• Competent in carrying out multi-trade tasks including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building, and decorating works.


• Skilled in using hand and power tools with a strong understanding of technical drawings.


• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements, including safe isolation, LOTO, permit-to-work systems, and dynamic risk assessments.


• Familiar with cleanroom protocols within semiconductor or high-tech environments.


• Able to respond to maintenance calls and resolve issues quickly and safely by replacing parts, fittings, and components as required.


• Proactive in identifying improvements and recommending upgrades to reduce downtime.


• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on mindset.


• Able to manage a varied workload, working independently or as part of a team.


• Effective communicator who can coordinate work around production schedules.


• Reliable, punctual, professional, and customer-focused with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Pension scheme


• Private medical & dental insurance


• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays


• Free onsite meals


• Onsite gym