Onsite Maintenance Operative — Safe Facilities at Cranwell

weServed; Cranwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave

Holiday Trading program

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join a small facilities team responsible for safe, compliant training environments for service personnel.

You’ll monitor building systems, perform routine testing and minor maintenance, support presentation, and escort contractors. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, with an on-call rota and SC security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and safe systems of work.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to practical maintenance and facilities tasks.
• Effective communication with colleagues, contractors and site stakeholders.
• Reliable and organized in day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring building systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety, compliant, and operational.
• Carrying out routine testing, inspections, and water hygiene activities.
• Performing minor repairs, touch-up painting, and general maintenance tasks across the site.
• Supporting building presentation through spot cleaning and basic upkeep activities.
• Escorting contractors and helping maintain compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Computer literacy

Health & safety

Hands-on maintenance

Communication

Organized

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join a small facilities team responsible for safe, compliant training environments for service personnel.

You’ll monitor building systems, perform routine testing and minor maintenance, support presentation, and escort contractors. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, with an on-call rota and SC security clearance required.