Onsite Facilities Maintenance Operative – RAF Cranwell

Babcock International; Ashby de la Launde; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, a

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces leave

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' paid leave

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Maintenance Operative for RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. This full-time, on-site role involves monitoring and maintaining training environments, performing routine tests and minor repairs, and supporting site presentation.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with an on-call rota. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain SC security clearance.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and practical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building systems, equipment and facilities to stay safe, compliant and operational.
• Carry out routine testing, inspections and water hygiene activities.
• Perform minor repairs, touch-up painting and general maintenance across the site.
• Support building presentation through spot cleaning and basic upkeep tasks.
• Escort contractors and help maintain compliance with health, safety and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Work with a strong commitment to health, safety and safe systems of work.
• Take a proactive hands-on approach to practical maintenance and facilities tasks.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and site stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities with a reliable and organised approach.

Skills

SC security clearance

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Maintenance Operative for RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. This full-time, on-site role involves monitoring and maintaining training environments, performing routine tests and minor repairs, and supporting site presentation.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with an on-call rota. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.