Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Maintenance Operative
Location: Newport (within 45 minutes'' drive)
Salary: -28,000 - -35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:30, rota''d shifts)

About the Business
Our client is a leading UK provider in the self-storage sector, with a strong and growing presence across the country. Their sites are modern, customer-focused, and continually expanding. With a reputation for high standards and an ambitious pipeline of growth, they are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to join their dedicated team.

The Role
This is a hands-on role covering building maintenance, preventative upkeep, and repair work across multiple sites. You''ll be working independently and as part of a small team, ensuring all facilities remain safe, operational, and well-maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general building maintenance, including repairs, inspections, electrical, plumbing and roofing tasks
- Operate cherry picker equipment safely (IPAF licence required)
- Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required
- Follow safe systems of work in line with CDM Regulations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs

Essential Requirements
- Strong practical skills in electrical, plumbing or roofing trades (multi-skilled background preferred)
- Experience operating cherry pickers and valid IPAF licence
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel between sites
- Based in Newport or within a 45-minute radius
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable Qualifications
- SMSTS certification
- NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
- IOSH certification
- Own set of trade tools (tools can also be provided)

What''s on Offer
- Competitive salary: -28,000 - -35,000 (DOE)
- Company vehicle and fuel allowance
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discount scheme for family and friends
- Opportunity to work with a growing, forward-thinking organisation

Additional Information
This employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, offering equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.