Specialist Services Operative
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 153844 |
Summary
Specialist Services Operative
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Specialist Services Operative to provide hands-on fabric engineering and facilities support at the Southampton site.
This is a practical, site-based role focused on building maintenance, statutory compliance, and day-to-day operational support within a live manufacturing environment.
Job Description
The role is based within a feeder factory located on Leonardo’s footprint and includes clean rooms and chemical use.
You will carry out frequent site walkarounds, working independently while supporting the wider engineering function and maintaining a strong, professional, client-facing presence.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out building maintenance and ensure statutory compliance
Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) and reactive works
Undertake general site walkarounds and operational checks
Provide basic electrical fault-finding support
Carry out plumbing and minor mechanical works
Complete filter changes and minor building fabric repairs
Liaise with subcontractors as required
Support day-to-day site operations and maintain a visible client-facing presence
Site & Team Context:
Feeder factory environment with clean rooms and chemical use
Frequent walkarounds required across the site
Working alongside two semi-skilled engineers
Responsibilities include building fabric, plumbing, and chemical collection
Existing engineers are electrically biased with good plumbing skills
Reporting into the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in building fabric maintenance
Basic electrical fault-finding capability
Plumbing and minor mechanical works experience
Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Facilities or engineering background
Upskilling & Development Opportunities:
Internal training can be provided where required:
18th Edition
IOSH
NEBOSH
Apprenticeship opportunities
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Specialist Services Operative to provide hands-on fabric engineering and facilities support at the Southampton site.
This is a practical, site-based role focused on building maintenance, statutory compliance, and day-to-day operational support within a live manufacturing environment.
Job Description
The role is based within a feeder factory located on Leonardo’s footprint and includes clean rooms and chemical use.
You will carry out frequent site walkarounds, working independently while supporting the wider engineering function and maintaining a strong, professional, client-facing presence.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out building maintenance and ensure statutory compliance
Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) and reactive works
Undertake general site walkarounds and operational checks
Provide basic electrical fault-finding support
Carry out plumbing and minor mechanical works
Complete filter changes and minor building fabric repairs
Liaise with subcontractors as required
Support day-to-day site operations and maintain a visible client-facing presence
Site & Team Context:
Feeder factory environment with clean rooms and chemical use
Frequent walkarounds required across the site
Working alongside two semi-skilled engineers
Responsibilities include building fabric, plumbing, and chemical collection
Existing engineers are electrically biased with good plumbing skills
Reporting into the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience in building fabric maintenance
Basic electrical fault-finding capability
Plumbing and minor mechanical works experience
Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Facilities or engineering background
Upskilling & Development Opportunities:
Internal training can be provided where required:
18th Edition
IOSH
NEBOSH
Apprenticeship opportunities
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.