Maintenance Coordinator

Opportunity

We're looking for a Maintenance Coordinator who combines practical maintenance work with organised admin support to keep our facilities running smoothly. The role will help with internal capability, managing suppliers, and may require some out‑of‑hours availability.

Role Summary

To support the day-to-day operation of our facilities, this role blends hands-on maintenance (60%) with administrative coordination (40%), ensuring a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment. It will strengthen our in-house capability, reducing reliance on external contractors, while effectively coordinating maintenance activities and managing supplier relationships. Occasional out-of-hours support may be required.

Who We Are

OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.

Here’s what our benefits have to offer:

Competitive remuneration package, with performance-related bonuses and clear progression opportunities.

25 days’ holiday + public holidays, with long-service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.

Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.

Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best.

Life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Salary sacrifice schemes – including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel.

Paid team socials – from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together.

Pension plan with up to 4% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.

A culture that empowers – we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out routine facilities checks, including fire safety checks (emergency lighting, fire doors, extinguishers and emergency exits)
• Support the Facilities Manager in coordinating contractors for maintenance, servicing and repairs
• Undertake general building maintenance and improvements including hands-on “handyperson” tasks
• Help to update accurate records and documentation, including policies and risk assessments
• Respond to ad hoc enquiries and maintenance requests via phone and email
• Support ongoing site security activities and contribute to audit readiness

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a trade role (e.g. electrical, plumbing, building or general maintenance)
• Experience in joinery, including carrying out repairs, adjustments and small installation works
• An awareness of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Strong manual handling awareness
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using basic computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office packages, Outlook)
• Previous experience using hand tools confidently
• Strong team player with a solution focused mindset
• Good time and task management skills to flex at short notice between hands-on and desk-based tasks as needed
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external contractors/suppliers etc.
• Good attention to detail

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people