Site Maintenance Operative

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Site Maintenance Operative to ensure the smooth running of their facilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in building trades, with practical skills and a full UK driving license. Responsibilities include performing repairs and maintenance tasks, adhering to health and safety standards, and collaborating with the facilities team. An array of employee benefits is offered, creating an exciting work environment close to spectacular natural landscapes.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience in building, plumbing, joinery, or a similar trade required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned repairs across the site.
• Carry out general building, plumbing, and joinery tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with management and suppliers.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving license

Tools

Own tools

Job description

About the role

M‑Sport UK is at the forefront of world‑class motorsport, and our facilities play a key role in supporting our ambitious programmes. We are looking for a proactive and skilled Site Maintenance Operative to join our team and help keep our site running smoothly, safely and efficiently.

This hands‑on position is ideal for someone with a background in the building trades. You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks across our site, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance at all times.

Role and responsibilities include:

• Perform reactive and planned repairs across the full site.
• Carry out general building, plumbing, and joinery tasks.
• Ensure all work meet health and safety guidelines and site compliance standards.
• Collaborate with Site Manager, contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Work independently and as part of a wider facilities team.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Strong practical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident problem‑solver with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Own tools are beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Preferred experience

• Previous experience in building, plumbing, joinery, or a similar trade.

Why us

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning performances is what excites and strengthens our workforce; and our dedicated business support team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support our projects with outstanding results on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

What we offer

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 16th January

Job Reference: ASIT251215