Lockheed Martin
Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)
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Senior Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Permanent, 37.5h, every other Friday off
Salary: £31,000 - £39,000
About the Role
To provide a comprehensive maintenance and site support service, ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of facilities, equipment, and workplace services. The role includes general maintenance duties, logistics support, furniture installation, event support, and leading the delivery of basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks within established procedures and competency levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance and repairs (Mechanical) to a wide variety of machinery, vehicles, pumps, generators, and systems.
- Carry out and provide assistance to 3rd party inspections (such as LOLER, L8, PSSR, etc).
- Operate site vehicles and equipment including forklift trucks. (Training provided where required).
- Assist with machinery moves using lifting equipment, trollies, rollers, etc.
- Replacement of worn parts and rebuild of equipment/machinery.
- Work from specifications, drawings, and instructions individually and as part of a team.
- Use hand and powered tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records where required and report defects, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
- Comply with all Health & Safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
- Take part in team activities such as event set ups and teardowns.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role.
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Basic Qualifications
- Mechanical qualification such as City and Guilds level 3 or equivalent and/or evidence of experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Good understanding of maintenance and facilities support activities.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling activities.
- Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
- Computer literate.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Desired Skills
- Forklift license (B1)
- Computer literate
- Manual Handling
- Use of hand and power tools
- Health and Safety awareness
- Effective communicator
- MEWP operation
- Confined space working awareness
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