Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Heathrow and Gatwick Airports & London

Work Pattern: Day and Night shifts

The Role:

To carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment work across various areas in airport shops ,train station shops and high street stores , with primary responsibility for electrical tasks. Day-to-day work will range from maintenance and basic electrical installs, and not mind doing small building maintenance jobs.

The role requires proficiency in multiple trades to ensure a swift and effective response to maintenance needs, particularly during night-time operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead on all electrical duties

· Perform competent multi-trade work, which may include tasks in addition to electrical work, to ensure projects are completed to a high standard.

· Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise operational disruptions.

· Respond promptly to reactive and emergency repair call-outs during night shifts.

· Collaborate with other team members and contractors to deliver projects on time and to specification.

· Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, building codes, and company procedures.

· Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and hours logged using a hand-held device for job sheets

· Supervise and, if required, mentor junior operatives or apprentices.

· Promote excellent customer care, communicating effectively with tenants, staff, and the public.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications (Essential)

· Continuous 5 Year Work History: You must be able to demonstrate a continuous 5-year work history with verifiable references for airport security clearance purposes.

· Electrical Expertise: Proven experience as a multi-trade operative with a strong background and lead-level competency in electrics

· Multi-trade Skills: Proven ability to carry out additional skilled work in at least two other trades

· Night Work: Significant experience working night shifts, with an understanding of the specific operational requirements and challenges of night-time work.

· Driver's Licence: Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

· Airport Environment: Experience working in a secure or airport environment is highly desirable.

Training & Certifications (Advantageous)

· GSAT Certification: A valid General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) certificate is a significant advantage. This is mandatory for anyone requiring unescorted access to the Security Restricted Area (SRA) of a UK airport.

· Relevant Trade Qualification: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant trade

· Safety Training: Additional safety qualifications, such as a CSCS Card, are beneficial.

Skills & Abilities

· Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to effectively address issues independently.

· Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for updating management and liaising with other teams.

· IT Literacy: Competence with mobile reporting technology for job logging and reporting.

· Resilience: Ability to adapt to a flexible, fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies as required.

· Teamwork: A proactive and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

· Residency: Living locally or between Gatwick and Heathrow or surrounding areas is essential for reliable night-shift attendance and rapid emergency response.

· Reliability: A diligent and dependable work ethic is crucial for unsupervised night shifts.

· Professionalism: Maintain a respectful and professional demeanour towards colleagues, airport staff, and the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person