Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in Ampthill seeks a hands-on maintenance and site support technician responsible for keeping facilities and equipment safe and efficient. The role covers general maintenance, logistics support, furniture installation, and event setup.

You will perform mechanical tasks, operate site vehicles including forklifts, and assist with inspections. A City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent and a full UK driving license are required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent.
• 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.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to machinery, vehicles, pumps and generators.
• Assist with third-party inspections (LOLER, L8, PSSR).
• Operate site vehicles 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, solo or in a team.
• Use hand and powered tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain records and report defects or hazards.
• Comply with Health & Safety, environmental and company policies.
• Support event setups and tear downs.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical Qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

MEWP operation

Lifting equipment usage

Job description

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.

Location

Ampthill

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.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills

• Fork lift license (B1)
• Computer literate
• Manual Handling
• Use of hand and power tools
• Health and Safety awareness
• Effective communicator
• MEWP operation
• Confined space working awareness