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General Maintenance Operative

People Solutions Group Limited
Newport Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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GENERAL 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.

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