Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician at our BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh and Applecross sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a member of the Estates Delivery discipline within UK Defence Operations, the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role will provide support by delivering planned or requested activities in order to effectively deliver high-quality Estates Maintenance services to our customers.

Day-to-day, you will provide multi-skilled maintenance services, primarily in relation to building fabric services, but supporting other planned, responsive and demand requirements. Scope includes replacing building fabric items such as ceiling tiles, blinds, lock changes, minor door repairs, unblocking drains, conducting descales, L8 Flushing, decorating, PAT Testing etc.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the delivery of a high-quality business service with a moderate degree of supervision and guidance, working within defined procedures.
• Supporting the resolution of standard queries, escalating more complex issues to a senior member of the team.
• Providing a high standard of customer service, always communicating with tact and diplomacy, taking accurate messages and passing them on to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of Business Services by identifying and communicating improvement opportunities within your own role and assisting other team members with continuous improvement projects and activities.
• Forming part of the on-call rota within the Maintenance Team where required.
• Developing professional/technical competence through structured learning and/or through work assignments.

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience in multi-skilled maintenance (including installations; planned, preventive & corrective maintenance) in relation to site services, plant/equipment & buildings.
• Delivery of specialist building fabric/systems support & services, as competencies permit and ensuring to maintain knowledge/awareness of building & energy standards.
• Experience of implementation and application of robust health, safety & environmental procedures & processes.
• Quality control experience to ensure maintenance standards and quality of work delivered are to the required level.
• Previous experience in ensuring all key assets are available and appropriately maintained; making recommendations on improvements & additional requirements to Estates/Business leads, as appropriate.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications.

Essential Qualifications:

• Attained a Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field OR provide evidence of recent relevant experience in a similar role.
• Full driving licence.

We value difference and do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

Location and Hours

This role is 37 hours per week based at BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh and Applecross sites. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

About BUTEC

BUTEC (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre) is a specialised facility focused on underwater testing and evaluation. It supports the development and assessment of various maritime systems including submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles. Working towards the advancement of underwater technology, including innovations in sonar, navigation, and communication systems in real-world scenarios.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you will experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies, constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)