Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ampthill, Bedfordshire is seeking a Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical) to provide comprehensive maintenance and site support for facilities, equipment and workplace services. The role covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks within established procedures.

You will perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and systems, assist with inspections, operate site vehicles including forklift trucks, and support events.

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of maintenance and facilities support activities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs (Mechanical) to machinery, vehicles, pumps, generators and systems.
• Assist with inspections (LOLER, L8, PSSR etc).
• Operate site vehicles and equipment including Forklift trucks; training provided.
• Assist with machinery moves using lifting equipment and trolleys.
• Replace worn parts and rebuild equipment.
• Work from specifications and drawings, independently or as part of a team.
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain records and report defects or hazards promptly.
• Comply with Health & Safety, environmental and company policies.
• Support event set ups and tear downs.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Health & safety awareness

Tool use

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical

Job description

Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Permanent, 37.5h, every other Friday off

About the role

To provide a comprehensive maintenance and site support service, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient operation of facilities, equipment and workplace services. The role includes general maintenance duties, logistics support, furniture installation, event support, and leading the delivery of basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks within established procedures and competency levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs (Mechanical) to a wide variety of machinery, vehicles, pumps, generators and systems.
• Carry out and provide assistance to 3rd party inspections (such as LOLER. L8, PSSR etc).
• Operate site vehicles and equipment including Forklift trucks. (training provided where required).
• Assist with machinery moves using lifting equipment, trollies,rollers etc.
• Replacement of worn parts and rebuild of equipment/Machinery.
• Work from specifications, drawings and instructions individually and as part of a team.
• Use hand and powered tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records where required and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, environmental and company policies and procedures.
• Take part in team activities such as event set ups and tear downs.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification such as city and guilds level 3 or equivalent and/or evidence of experience
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of maintenance and facilities support activities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling activities.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.