Site General Repair Craftsperson

Loughborough

Site Services Lead

The Site General Repair Craftsperson is responsible for supporting day-to-day site and building maintenance activities ensuring a safe functional and well-maintained working environment. The role covers a wide range of general repairs HazardID actions office maintenance tasks and small improvement projects.

This position replaces an external contractor to improve cost efficiency accountability and the overall standard of work delivered across the site.

• Carry out routine building maintenance and minor repair works across site facilities.
• Perform basic multi-trade tasks (e.g. carpentry plumbing painting basic electrical work where appropriate).
• Maintain office areas welfare facilities and general infrastructure.

• Support the close-out of HazardID and safety observations in a timely manner.
• Identify potential risks and proactively implement corrective measures.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with site health & safety policies.

• Complete small improvement projects to enhance the working environment.
• Assist with office modifications layout changes and general upgrades.
• Support facilities-related requests from different departments.

• Respond quickly to reactive maintenance requirements across the site.
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities where required.
• Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean safe and organised.
• Manage basic stock of maintenance materials and consumables.

• Record completed work and report progress to the Facilities Manager.
• Flag recurring issues or potential improvements.
• Support tracking and closure of maintenance tasks.

• Proven experience in general building maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
• Strong practical skills across multiple trades (e.g. mechanical basic electrical carpentry plumbing).
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices.

• Relevant trade qualification (e.g. NVQ City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience working with maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of site services or facilities operations.

• Practical hands-on problem solver.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond to urgent issues.
• Good communication skills and team collaboration.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to carry out physical tasks as part of daily duties.
• Flexibility to support out-of-hours work where occasionally required.

• Improved quality and consistency of site maintenance.
• Faster response times to issues and HazardID actions.
• Increased accountability compared to contractor support.
• Reduced costs through in-house capability at Band 5 level.
• Enhanced reliability of general site services.

• High standard of site upkeep and presentation.
• Timely completion of maintenance and improvement tasks.
• Effective closure of safety actions and HazardIDs.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Reduction in maintenance delays and contractor reliance.