Full job descriptionGENERAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE – SOUTH WALES & MIDLANDS
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a General Maintenance Operative to join our well-established client based in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, a company vehicle or fuel allowance, excellent work-life balance and genuine career progression opportunities. This role would suit candidates with experience as a Maintenance Operative, Property Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Operative, Facilities Maintenance Operative, Building Maintenance Technician or General Builder.
Shifts
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 – 16:30
Salary
• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits
• Company vehicle or fuel allowance of 40p per mile
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Your birthday off
• £250 employee referral reward scheme
• Employee recognition programmes
• Free onsite parking
• Excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working pattern
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Day-to-Day Duties
• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple commercial properties
• Completing general building repairs including roofing, cladding and external maintenance works
• Undertaking plumbing, joinery, tiling and basic building repairs
• Painting, decorating and internal refurbishment works
• Installing and repairing flooring, carpeting and fixtures
• Completing paving, drainage and external groundworks as required
• Carrying out site pressure washing and maintaining external areas
• Conducting grounds maintenance, site clearance and general upkeep activities
• Assembling, relocating and removing furniture and equipment
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Recording work completed and associated costs using company systems
• Travelling between company locations across South Wales and the Midlands
Essential Skills
• Minimum three years’ experience within a building trade, facilities maintenance or property maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong practical skills across a range of building maintenance disciplines
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and identifying workplace hazards
• Competent IT skills with the ability to record maintenance activities and expenditure
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Desirable Experience
• Cladding and roofing experience
• CSCS Card
• Experience working across multiple sites
• Previous commercial property maintenance experience
Training Provided
• Full company induction
• Ongoing support and development
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Apply
If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next challenge within a growing and successful business, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.