KNDS UK Stockport, England, United Kingdom
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We are currently looking for a Maintenance Handyperson
A Little About Us
With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.
About The Role…
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:
The core responsibility of this role is to support the Maintenance function with Minor Facilities repair work and general housekeeping as requested by Maintenance Management.
Key Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
* General Facilities based repairs such as Plumbing tasks, Door repairs, Flooring repairs, plastering, painting and Grounds-keeping.
* Manual handling of delivery and collection goods and materials.
* Comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work.
* Conduct daily duties in a highly professional manner.
* Maintain a clean and orderly work area as required.
* Assisting Site Maintenance Engineers with PPM’s and Breakdowns when required.
* Assist with office / Maintenance Administration
What We’re Looking For…
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Any of the building / facilities-based skills such as: Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Plumbing and Decorating
* Basic computer literacy (MS office)
* Previous labouring experience within a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Stacker/FLT license
What You Can Expect From Us
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018, achieved their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:
* Competitive salary
* Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
* Flexible working
* Half day Friday
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
* Free car parking
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to careers@knds.co.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.
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Management and Manufacturing
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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