Building Maintenance Technician

Landmarc Solutions; Gilsland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Gilsland is seeking a proactive Building Maintenance Technician for a hands-on role at RAF Spadeadam. Responsibilities include performing building maintenance, plumbing, and inspections. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade, excellent communication skills, and a driving license. Join us and be part of a supportive team that values professional development and delivers essential services to support the UK's defence training infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Professional Development support

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures necessary.
• Full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building maintenance and basic plumbing tasks.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Liaise with contractors and site users for smooth operations.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety understanding

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade

Tools

Wide range of tools and equipment

Job description

Location: RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AT

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

On Call: 1 in 4 weeks - Overtime/Toil applicable

Landmarc Support Services is seeking a proactive and skilled Building Maintenance Technician to join our team at RAF Spadeadam.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll help ensure that facilities across the estate remain safe, functional and ready to support vital training activity. From basic plumbing and fabric repairs to planned maintenance and inspections, you’ll play a key part in keeping this unique site operating at its best.

No two days are the same. You’ll work across multiple buildings, respond to maintenance requests, and support wider estate operations as part of a friendly, diverse and highly supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out building maintenance, basic plumbing, fabric repairs and general upkeep
• Completing inspections, preventative maintenance and safety checks
• Following Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Liaising with contractors, tenants and site users to support smooth site delivery
• Using IT and paper‑based systems to record work and inspections
• Participating in the on‑call rota when required

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

• Level 3 qualification (e.g., City & Guilds) in a relevant trade, or equivalent experience
• Multi‑trade skills and confidence using a wide range of tools and equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety (COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments, safe systems of work)
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in higher‑risk environments with appropriate training
• Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with customers or stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Why Join Landmarc?

At Landmarc, people come first. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and pride in delivering high‑quality work. We offer ongoing training, clear development pathways and the opportunity to build a long‑term career in a unique and meaningful environment.

Working at RAF Spadeadam means your work directly supports the UK’s defence training infrastructure, a role where your skills genuinely make a difference.

* Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.

Benefits

Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We’re proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:

Pension

• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.

Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.

Other Amazing Benefits

• Reward Gateway Benefit Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance:Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan:Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
• Sick Pay:Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.

At Landmarc, we don’t just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer!

About the Company

Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE).This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces.We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.

• Job Reference landmarc/TP/2134/1511 4602
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 22 February, 2026
• Job Category Operations
• Business Unit Construction / FM
• Location RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, United Kingdom