Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Support
Are you an experienced Maintenance Support person looking to join a successful and growing company?

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK develop, supply, and support cutting-edge maritime technology for customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Maintenance Support person who has knowledge and experience with planned maintenance and building fabric maintenance activities.

Knowledge, skills and personal qualities desired
• Broad experience of hands on maintenance
• Experience in Manual Handling
• Knowledge of Health and safety aspect around maintenance & repair activities
• Basic computer skills for closing job tasks and general emails
• Knowledge and experience planned maintenance and building fabric maintenance activities
• Well organised and able to document Planned maintenance activities for review
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges
• Experienced in the use of hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of plumbing , electrical and carpentry concepts
• Forklift Driving experience (Training will be provided)

Challenges
• Ensure that all activities are undertaken within required timeframes and undertaken safely and in the most efficient way
• Timely and satisfactory completion of enquiries relating to support services via Top Desk
• Carry out role requirements with minimum supervision where applicable
• Prepared to step in (at short notice when required) to cover colleagues’ work during periods of absence.

Key accountabilities
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date PPM records for auditable purposes
• Responsible to the Facilities Manager for the internal PPM plan documentation oversight and creation where directed ensuring all are maintained to the plan and to an auditable standard
• Contractor control –Booking in to site /overseeing/hosting contractors to ensure compliance with department procedures and company policies
• Completing water monitoring tests in various areas including transfer of water between tank systems when requested
• Lift and shift activities (office moves, supplying, building and dismantling furniture, conference room configuration, etc.) disposal or relocation of surplus furniture.
• Ensure the Compound and infrastructure areas are maintained in a clean and tidy state including skips, parking, equipment storage, spill kit log and vehicular access; identifying ownership of equipment and arranging disposal as required in accordance with legislation
• Complete Forklift activities when required (Training provided)
• Complete general building maintenance activities as required

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, AEUK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, AEUK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.
As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported AEUK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, AEUK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At Atlas Elektronik UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).