Specialist Services Operative
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Specialist Services Operative to provide hands‑on fabric engineering and facilities support at the Southampton site. This is a practical, site‑based role focused on building maintenance, statutory compliance, and day‑to‑day operational support within a live manufacturing environment.
Job Description
The role is based within a feeder factory located on Leonardo’s footprint and includes clean rooms and chemical use. You will carry out frequent site walkarounds, working independently while supporting the wider engineering function and maintaining a strong, professional, client‑facing presence.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out building maintenance and ensure statutory compliance
* Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)s and reactive works
* Undertake general site walkarounds and operational checks
* Provide basic electrical fault‑finding support
* Carry out plumbing and minor mechanical works
* Complete filter changes and minor building fabric repairs
* Liaise with subcontractors as required
* Support day‑to‑day site operations and maintain a visible client‑facing presence
Site & Team Context
* Feeder factory environment with clean rooms and chemical use
* Frequent walkarounds required across the site
* Working alongside two semi‑skilled engineers
* Responsibilities include building fabric, plumbing, and chemical collection
* Existing engineers are electrically biased with good plumbing skills
* Reporting into the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* Proven experience in building fabric maintenance
* Basic electrical fault‑finding capability
* Plumbing and minor mechanical works experience
* Ability to work independently and manage own workload
* Facilities or engineering background
Upskilling & Development Opportunities
Internal training can be provided where required:
* 18th Edition
* IOSH
* NEBOSH
* Apprenticeship opportunities
EEO Statement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
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