Multi Skilled Operative

Join a skilled maintenance team supporting critical defense infrastructure, delivering reactive repairs and planned maintenance across a diverse estate.

Are you a skilled Multi Trade Operative looking for a role where your work truly matters? A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Multi Trade Operative in Oxfordshire to support the maintenance and upkeep of key Defence facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a varied estate, carrying out maintenance, repairs, compliance works and minor refurbishments that directly contribute to the safe and efficient operation of essential Defence sites.

The Role As the Multi Trade Operative, you'll:

• Carry out reactive maintenance, repairs, compliance works and minor refurbishment projects across multiple Defence sites.
• Undertake a wide variety of maintenance tasks including plumbing, basic electrical repairs, plastering, mechanical maintenance and general building repairs.
• Work across both domestic and commercial buildings, adapting to a varied workload.
• Manage your daily workload digitally using a tablet or mobile device while maintaining accurate job records.
• Travel between sites using a company van and fuel card provided.
• Support general store keeping and yard duties when required.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a skilled maintenance team.
• Participate in an on-call rota, responding to emergency maintenance requirements when required.

You To be successful in the role of Multi Trade Operative, you'll bring:

• Practical experience within maintenance, Facilities Management, construction or social housing.
• Experience carrying out a broad range of building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and RIDDOR.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Trade qualifications are desirable but not essential; strong hands-on experience will also be considered.

What's in it for you?

Join a growing Facilities Management organisation supporting critical Defence infrastructure, where no two days are the same. You'll enjoy varied work, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to be part of a supportive team delivering essential maintenance services.

• Salary of £32,000-£35,000
• Company van and fuel card (with optional private use)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Volunteer leave
• Employee reward and discount schemes
• One paid professional subscription
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Participation in an on-call rota (approximately 1 in 11 weeks, including evenings and weekends)

Apply Now!

To apply for the position of Multi Trade Operative, click Apply Now and send your CV to Frankie Cook.

Interviews are taking place now, so don't miss your opportunity to join a team helping maintain some of the UK's most important Defence facilities.