Senior Maintenance Operative

Location

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

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 tear downs.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role

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.

Desired Skills

• Fork lift license (B1)
• Computer literate
• Manual Handling
• Use of hand and power tools
• Health and Safety awareness
• Effective communicator
• MEWP operation
• Confined space working awareness

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Apply Job reference 12801_1792578560 Date posted 21 October 2026 Sector Defence, Aerospace and Security

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