Multi Skilled Craftsperson

Serco Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Multi Skilled Craftsperson to join the SDW Facilities Management team, based at SGS Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9HU. You will perform building fabric repairs and planned/reactive maintenance to support critical defence infrastructure on the Skynet contract.

You will carry out carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical works, and other trades, supervise subcontractors, and help ensure a safe, reliable facility.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out building maintenance and repairs across multiple trades, particularly carpentry with additional practical skills in other disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, diagnose issues, and identify the most effective repair solutions.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of relevant legislation and safe working practices.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel to other Skynet locations and work away from home for short periods when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building fabric repairs and maintenance, including carpentry, basic plumbing, minor electrical works, grounds maintenance, and drainage-related repairs.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance activities, asset replacements, and site improvement projects across the Skynet contract.
• Conduct annual building condition surveys, identifying remedial works and proactively delivering solutions.
• Manage refurbishment and repair works, including preparing material schedules and maintaining critical spares.
• Escort and supervise subcontractors on site while ensuring all work complies with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider Facilities Management team, participate in team briefings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Grounds maintenance

Health & safety

Job description

Multi Skilled Craftsperson

Location: SGS Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9HU

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Perm/FT/ 39 hours - Participation in an on-call rota providing 24-hour call out cover, one week in every four once fully trained. On-call allowance and overtime are paid following site attendance.

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Multi Skilled Craftsperson in our SDW Facilities Management team, you'll help maintain and improve critical defence infrastructure across the Skynet contract. Through high-quality repairs, proactive maintenance, and building improvement works, you'll ensure facilities remain safe, operational, and ready to support essential services.

Our work touches lives by supporting vital communications infrastructure that enables important defence operations. In this role, you'll create impactful solutions that keep buildings and facilities functioning effectively, while contributing to a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your work has purpose, and you'll be part of a team trusted to deliver a positive impact every day.

What you'll do as a Multi Skilled Craftsperson

• Carry out building fabric repairs and maintenance, including carpentry, basic plumbing, minor electrical works, grounds maintenance, and drainage-related repairs.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance activities, asset replacements, and site improvement projects across the Skynet contract.
• Conduct annual building condition surveys, identifying remedial works and proactively delivering solutions.
• Manage refurbishment and repair works, including preparing material schedules and maintaining critical spares.
• Escort and supervise subcontractors on site while ensuring all work complies with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider Facilities Management team, participate in team briefings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Does this sound like you?

• Experience carrying out building maintenance and repairs across multiple trades, particularly carpentry with additional practical skills in other disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, diagnose issues, and identify the most effective repair solutions.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of relevant legislation and safe working practices.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel to other Skynet locations and work away from home for short periods when required.