Site Maintenance Operative

Job description

Site Maintenance Operative

Salary: £30,000–£35,000

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)

Location: Newport based but willingness to travel to various locations throughout the UK

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety in your work and takes pride in keeping buildings in top condition? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing property maintenance team where your practical skills and experience will be valued every day.

Working across a diverse portfolio of modern commercial properties — including storage facilities, offices, and retail spaces — you’ll play an important role in maintaining safe, well-presented, and fully operational sites.

Why This Role Is Worth Applying For

This role offers stability, variety, and a strong work-life balance, along with a supportive environment where your work is recognised.

Benefits include:

• Monday to Friday working hours – enjoy evenings and weekends free
• Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000
• Company vehicle or fuel allowance (40p per mile)
• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off each year
• Free storage unit for you or your family
• Employee recognition programmes
• £250 employee referral reward scheme
• Free on-site parking

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks to keep properties running smoothly and looking their best. Duties will include:

• General building repairs, including roofing and cladding
• Plumbing maintenance and minor installations
• Joinery and carpentry work
• Tiling and flooring repairs
• Painting and decorating
• Carpet fitting and repairs
• Paving and external maintenance
• Drainage works
• Grounds maintenance and site clearance
• Pressure washing of buildings and external areas
• Furniture assembly and installation
• Furniture relocation and removal

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years’ experience in a building trade or property maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
• Experience with cladding and roofing (desirable)
• CSCS card (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Comfortable using IT systems to log work and track materials or costs
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, including risk assessments
• Strong communication skills when working across occupied sites

If you’re a practical problem-solver who enjoys varied work, takes pride in high standards, and is looking for a stable role with excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English