Multiskilled Tradesperson

Multiskilled Tradesperson

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Plessey are seeking a practical and reliable Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. This role will support refurbishment projects and carry out day-to-day maintenance works across our facilities. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of trade skills, with strong experience in painting and decorating, and a flexible, hands-on approach to work.

• Carry out a wide range of general maintenance and refurbishment tasks across site.
• Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparation, finishing, and snagging.
• Support basic carpentry, plumbing, and building maintenance tasks where required.
• Assist skilled trades during refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Carry out repairs, replacements, and minor installations as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Report defects, materials required and completed works to line management.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.

• Relevant qualifications or certifications across multiple trade disciplines.
• General maintenance experience within facilities, industrial, commercial, or building environments.
• Competent in carrying out multi-trade tasks including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building, and decorating works.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools with a strong understanding of technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements, including safe isolation, LOTO, permit-to-work systems, and dynamic risk assessments.
• Familiar with cleanroom protocols within semiconductor or high-tech environments.
• Able to respond to maintenance calls and resolve issues quickly and safely by replacing parts, fittings, and components as required.
• Proactive in identifying improvements and recommending upgrades to reduce downtime.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on mindset.
• Able to manage a varied workload, working independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communicator who can coordinate work around production schedules.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and customer-focused with a methodical, detail-oriented approach.

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym