Facilities Technician

Ultra Electronics Group
Greater London
11 months ago
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Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance.

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Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

This role holds responsibility for several operations including assisting with the outsourced facilities contracts at the Loudwater, Greenford and Weymouth sites for Ultra Maritime. Ensuring business meets all its statutory compliance needs.

  • Maintenance and repair.
  • Assists and supports the delivery of a strategic Facilities Management Service.
  • To assist in working to a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
  • Support the business in out of hours’ emergency situations as part of the duty callout team.
  • Provide additional support to other sites in the region on an as and when basis.

Key responsibilities:

  • To always adhere to the business Health and Safety Policy setting the president to others.
  • Install and maintain critical electrical and mechanical business systems (subject to qualifications).
  • Assist with ensuring the business meets its statutory compliance requirements.
  • Assist with maintenance and modifications to Buildings, Equipment or Company assets where required.
  • Identify problems/issues & recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Review your job process with the objective of achieving continuous improvement.
  • Provide daily monitoring and response to Facilities related help desk tickets.
  • Be primary key holder and first point of contact for security and fire services.
  • Carry out routine maintenance on all machinery and equipment that falls under the remit of the Facilities Department, to include fault finding, problem solving and minor repairs to minimise down time.
  • Assist with external contractors as required and monitor and accompany them while on site. Ensure satisfactory completion of the work before signing contractors out.
  • Carry out all minor building fabric repairs in relation to buildings and utilities, planned and executed in such a way to minimise risk or inconvenience to others.
  • Carry out/organise modifications to desks, work benches and new equipment as required.
  • Minor troubleshooting & maintenance for office equipment if required.
  • Ensure full and timely reporting of all infrastructure breakdowns, significant problems, repair requirements, delay, or loss of service to relevant employees.
  • Support the Facilities, Health & Safety and Environment functions with day-to-day activities if/when needed.
  • Any other tasks that are reasonable assigned to you by your line manager, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
  • There may be additional activities to perform from time to time to maximise the contribution to Ultra Maritime’s goals and objectives. (this will also include travel to other sites).

Key skills/experience required:

  • Experience within Health & Safety.
  • Experience within Facilities.
  • Understanding of Facilities, Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation, statutory compliance, and best practice.
  • Self-driven and able to monitor own performance effectively to ensure deadlines are met, planning maintenance schedule / calendar.
  • IT literate or familiar with working on PCs and using Microsoft software etc.
  • HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
  • Ability to use basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and custodial hand and electric powered tools.

Qualifications:

  • 5 years’ experience gained in a manufacturing environment.
  • Forklift truck license (not essential).

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and related experience.

OSHA 10 certified (or equivalent).

Associates Degree in Technology or Technical Certificate preferred.

Benefits available at Ultra Maritime:

  • Optional 9 day fortnight.
  • TOIL.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 1pm finish on a Friday.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working for certain job roles.
  • Casual dress.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Christmas shut down.
  • Option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
  • Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
  • 4 x annual salary life cover.
  • Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

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