6 month contract, potential to lead to permanent role

We are looking for a multi-skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Maintenance Technician. Duties are varied and include general repairs and maintenance to buildings, grounds and equipment (grounds maintenance, drilling, fixing, basic plumbing, painting etc.) and support with our stock and scrap recycling. No two days are the same and you must be willing to turn your hand to most tasks with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good standard of literacy and numeracy would be beneficial to assist with the completion of basic paperwork and maintenance logs.

Hours – Full time hours available as below, or slightly less hours can be agreed if preferred by successful candidate

07.45am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday

07.45am -12.45pm Friday (1 Friday off every 4 weeks!)

 

Employee Benefits

• Every 4th Friday off
• Employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Free Mortgage Advice Service and financial wellbeing tools
• Access to Westfield Health Insurance (paid via salary)
• Dress down Friday’s (and half day Friday’s)
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free parking

 

Here at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford  we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, annual mental health employee audits, a Wellbeing Roadmap, and all our employees have access to People First; our employee benefits package which gives discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance, all our full-time roles are 4 and a half day weeks with no requirement to work weekends, and every 4th Friday off work.

 

Description & Responsibilities

• Building checks
• Electrical maintenance
• Painting
• Plumbing and fittings
• Stock/scrap recycling
• Arranging services, contractors
• Other maintenance works
• Completion of paperwork and logs
• Driving and delivering
• Joinery
• Weekly wheelie bin emptying/ litter picking
• Grounds maintenance/ grass cutting/ weeding/ moss/ gutters

• Reacting to maintenance requests
• Prioritising own workload
• Cleaning cover

• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in work areas and actively support any new housekeeping initiatives

 

 

Experience / Skills / Attributes

• Practical skills/ ability
• Ability to meet targets
• Effective communicator
• Able to manage personal workload and prioritise
• Problem-solving skills

• Good grasp of both verbal and written English
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and punctuality
• Experience in a similar role
• Fork Lift Truck Operating – desirable

• Experience of any the following areas would be highly desirable:
• Plumbing
• Joinery
• Electrical Installation and Repairs (17 edition/ Part 2)

About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford

AQ Wiring Systems Rockford operate from three UK sites in Rendlesham, Worksop and Salisbury and are part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of high reliability interconnect, electromechanical solutions, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in demanding industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.

 

Our UK business is structured around two specialist units — Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures, also offering design services and customised logistics services, giving customers focused expertise while still benefitting from the shared strength, quality systems and engineering resources of the wider organisation.

 

With AS9100D-certified facilities, SC10-approved sites, modern ERP systems, and a highly skilled workforce across engineering, production and quality, AQ Wiring Systems Rockford provides the capability, capacity and resilience required for complex UK and international Defence programmes.

 

Our Core Values

 

We are Reliable

Customer Focus – Simplicity – Entrepreneurial Business- Cost Efficiency – Courage and Respect