Property Services Technician

QinetiQ; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology provider is seeking a Property Services Technician for their Kyle of Lochalsh and Applecross sites. The role involves delivering multi-skilled maintenance services and ensuring high-quality estate maintenance. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in maintenance and hold a Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field. Additionally, they should be customer-focused and ready to support continuous improvement initiatives. Travel to different sites may be required, and candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-skilled maintenance including installations.
• Delivery of specialist building fabric support and services.
• Experience in health, safety & environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality business services with moderate supervision.
• Escalate complex issues to senior team members.
• Support continuous improvement of Business Services.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Health, safety & environmental procedures

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field

Relevant experience in a similar role

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19231

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Property Services Technician at our BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh site and Applecross site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a member of the Estates Delivery discipline within UK Defence Operations, the Property Services Technician role will provide support by delivering planned or requested activities in order to effectively deliver high quality Estates Maintenance services to our customers.

Day-to-day, you will provide multi-skilled maintenance services, primarily in relation to building fabric services, but supporting other planned, responsive and demand requirements. Scope includes replacing building fabric items such as ceiling tiles, blinds, lock changes, minor door repairs, unblocking drains, conducting descales, L8 Flushing, decorating, PAT Testing etc.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Autonomy - To support the delivery of a high-quality business service with a moderate degree of supervision and guidance working within defined procedures.
• Resolution / Escalation of Queries - To support the resolution of standard queries, escalating more complex issues to a senior member of the team.
• To support the delivery of a high standard of customer service always communicating with tact and diplomacy, taking accurate messages and passing them on to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• To support the continuous improvement of Business Services by identifying and communicating improvement opportunities within their own role and assisting other team members with continuous improvement projects and activities
• Form part of the on-call rota within the Maintenance Team where required.
• Professional Development - To develop professional/ technical competence through structured learning and / or through work assignments.

Essential experience of the Property Services Technician

• Extensive experience in multi-skilled maintenance (including installations; planned, preventive & corrective maintenance) in relation to site services, plant / equipment & buildings.
• Delivery of specialist building fabric / systems support & services, as competencies permit and ensure to maintain knowledge / awareness of building & energy standards.
• Experience of implementation and application of robust health, safety & environmental procedures & processes
• Quality control experience to ensure maintenance standards and quality of work delivered are to the required level.
• Previous experience in ensuring all key assets are available and appropriately maintained; making recommendations on improvements & additional requirements to Estates / Business leads, as appropriate.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications.

Essential qualifications for the Property Services Technician

• To have attained a Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field OR provide evidence of recent relevant experience in a similar role.
• Full driving licence

We value difference and we do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh and Applecross sites.

• Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

BUTEC

BUTEC (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre) is a specialised facility focused on underwater testing and evaluation. It supports the development and assessment of various maritime systems including submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles. Working towards the advancement of underwater technology including innovations in sonar, navigation and communication systems in real-world scenarios.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you will experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)