Overview
Mitie is seeking a dedicated Multi Skilled Technician with expertise in carpentry and painting to join our team supporting Armed Forces personnel. In this role, you will maintain and operate new and existing buildings, with a primary focus on reactive maintenance and occasional support for planned preventative tasks. You will fault-find, complete accurate work documentation, and deliver high-quality service in line with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Main Duties
* Respond promptly to reactive repairs, making safe and isolating issues where necessary.
* Carry out a range of building fabric tasks, including carpentry (window and door repairs, fitting hardware, lock replacements), minor glazing repairs, and decorating/patch repair work.
* Perform minor plumbing tasks as required.
* Escort subcontractors or personnel around the base when necessary.
* Maintain accurate records of all assigned work orders and update job reports within one hour of attendance.
* Provide excellent customer service by keeping building occupants and custodians informed of progress, and liaising effectively with clients on-site.
* Support team members when needed and, with line manager approval, collect parts or goods from suppliers.
What we are looking for
* Proven experience in building maintenance, with strong carpentry and painting skills and basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical work.
* Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ) is desirable.
* Health and Safety awareness or certifications (e.g. CSCS, IOSH) are an advantage.
* Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
* Previous experience in facilities maintenance or a similar environment is desirable.
* Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
* Flexibility to support different areas of the base when required.
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
Additional Information
* MOD security clearance and DBS standards are mandatory. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years.
* Proof of the right to work in the UK is essential.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A company van, fuel card, and mobile phone will be provided. Approved company workwear must be worn.
* 25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays.
* Career development and training opportunities within Mitie's leading facilities management services.
About the company
Mitie is a business of 77,500 colleagues making us the UK's leading facilities management company. Mitie's vision is to work together to deliver the exceptional, every day. We are built on integrity and trust. We champion diversity and inclusion and have six employee networks offering supportive spaces for military veterans, parents and carers, LGBTQ+, women, disabled colleagues, and for all races and ethnicities. We have a comprehensive approach to achieving net zero carbon and offer a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities. For more details about benefits, please inquire.
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