General Maintenance Operative
Salary: £30,000–£35,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30
Location: Newport South Wales
We are looking for a proactive and skilled General Maintenance Operative to join our growing team. You will be responsible for delivering repairs, reactive works, and preventative maintenance across a variety of company-owned properties — including self‑storage facilities, office buildings, and retail parades across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading private self‑storage providers. We are a fast‑growing, well‑established organisation with a strong presence across South Wales and the Midlands, with ambitious plans for continued expansion.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent work–life balance (Monday–Friday)
- Company vehicle or fuel allowance (40p per mile)
- 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off
- Free storage unit for you or your family
- Employee recognition programmes
- £250 employee referral reward
- Free on‑site parking
Key Responsibilities
You will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including:
- General building repairs (roofing, cladding, etc.)
- Plumbing
- Joinery
- Tiling
- Painting & decorating
- Carpeting
- Paving
- Drainage works
- Grounds maintenance & site clearance
- Pressure washing
- Furniture assembly & removal
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a building trade or property maintenance role
- NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
- Cladding and roofing experience (desirable)
- CSCS card (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet KPI/SLA deadlines
- Competent using IT systems to record work and expenditure
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures and point-of-work risk assessments
- Strong communication skills to minimise operational disruption
INDHP
This vacancy is being advertised by TAY Recruitment (An Employment Agency) on behalf of our clients. All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting
