Onsite Maintenance Operative – Safe Training Environments

Babcock International; Cranwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Special paid leave for Reservists

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join a small, skilled facilities team that keeps training environments safe and compliant. The role is full-time and on-site, with standard hours and participation in an on-call rota.

You will monitor systems, perform routine testing and maintenance, support site presentation, and escort contractors while complying with health, safety, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Commitment to health, safety and safe systems of work.
• Hands-on maintenance and facilities tasks.
• Effective communication with colleagues, contractors, and site stakeholders.
• Reliable and organised day-to-day management.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring building systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure they remain safe, 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

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock International at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join a small, skilled facilities team that keeps training environments safe and compliant. The role is full-time and on-site, with standard hours and participation in an on-call rota.

You will monitor systems, perform routine testing and maintenance, support site presentation, and escort contractors while complying with health, safety, and security requirements.