Job Description

/ Position: Facilities Operative
/ Location: Bournemouth
/ Working Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pm

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for a talented Facilities Operative to join our Facilities team at our modern base site in Bournemouth. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for completing a wide range of maintenance within our site to ensure all areas are safe, well-maintained and ready to be enjoyed by our staff and visitors!

We are looking for an individual who will ideally have a strong background in facilities maintenance and/or general DIY dealing with emergency repairs, preventative maintenance routines and moving of equipment. The ability to work safely and efficiently is essential. If you consider yourself to be someone who enjoys working in a busy team delivering quality product and would like to work in a friendly and safe environment, then this role is for you!

/ About us:
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, US, Middle East and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• Complete general light building/site maintenance and repairs including (but not limited to) hangar floor scrubbing to changing light bulbs, replacing door fittings, moving equipment and furniture, disposing of industrial waste materials, wall mounting items, and any other similar tasks
• Ensure the overall upkeep and tidiness of the facility is kept to a high standard
• Assist in the design and build of ad-hoc support equipment
• Regular monitoring and replenishment of heating oil level as required
• Escorting external contractors and visitors around the site
• Assist with weekly Fire Alarm and related tests
• Assist with regular legionella tests and flushing through of water systems
• Identify and communicate any facilities related issues or requirements to the Facilities Manager
• Erecting and dismantling segregated work compounds
• Occasional collecting and delivering of parts etc between company sites, suppliers, and customers
• Travel to other UK and overseas sites may be required on an infrequent basis

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• Experience providing hands on facilities and building maintenance / DIY skills
• Experience of working with a variety of different tools on a daily basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs including Word and Excel
• Reliable and punctual individual
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively, as well as being a strong team player
• Have an eye for detail and able to work to processes and procedures
• A full UK driving licence is required

Advantageous

• Experience within the aviation/aerospace industry will be highly advantageous
• Forklift and cherry picker/IPAF (MEWP - mobile elevated working platform) licences beneficial
• Apprenticeship/Qualification in mechanical discipline would be beneficial
• Willingness to work as part of the out of hours on call team to support customer projects

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Gama Aviation