Building Services Tradesman

Package: Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID: SF20086

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were 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 Building Services Tradesman at our Boscombe Down site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Building Services Tradesman youll be responsible for the delivery of maintenance across all aspects of building fabric including plumbing carpentry plastering or roofing undertaking pre-preventive maintenance repair and reactive tasks.

Day-to-day youll support pre-planned maintenance work which will involve water hygiene tasks plumbing legionnaire control and temperature checks. Further tasks will include maintenance support of installations which may be planned preventive or corrective in relation to site services plant/equipment and buildings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialist technical maintenance support services in relation to building plant/equipment
• Providing maintenance support across water hygiene and plumbing
• Supporting the delivery of a high-quality business service working autonomously within defined procedures
• Supporting resilience across Business Services and learn new skills as identified by the Team Leader
• Resolving queries and articulate more complex issues to the relevant supervisor
• Other duties may include general maintenance including painting decorating and bricklaying

Essential experience of the Building Services Tradesman:

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesman including plumbing and water hygiene
• Able to demonstrate a full and thorough understanding of operational health & safety and safe working practises
• Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Competent computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word Outlook MS Teams) and the ability to learn new software systems

Essential qualifications for the Building Services Tradesman:

• BTEC level 3 ONC/OND or NVQ level 3 in a Plumbing Carpentry Plastering or Roofing discipline
• Full clean (UK) valid driving license

We value difference and we dont 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.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe Down site. Overtime with pay is available alongside a nine-working day fortnight (compressed hours).

Boscombe Down

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UKs aviation defence contributing to the development testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres 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 youll 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 youll 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 realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. 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.

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