Job Title: Facilities Manager
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Location: Newport-based role, with travel across South Wales, the South West, and the Midlands
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year
Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:30, rota'd shifts)
About the Business
Our client is one of the UK's leading providers in the self-storage sector, with multiple sites nationwide and further expansion planned. They are known for operational excellence and a strong focus on customer service. They are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager (with maintenance experience) to oversee maintenance and compliance across their network of sites.
The Role
This is a hands-on, practical role requiring both strong technical skills and excellent organisational ability. You will:
Maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures
Undertake general maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and basic mechanical repairs
Ensure health and safety compliance alongside the Health & Safety Manager
Monitor facility systems including lighting, fire alarms, and smoke alarms
Coordinate and oversee external contractors
Travel to regional sites across South Wales, the South West, and the Midlands
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who:
Have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar role
Possess strong technical skills in maintenance and facility systems
Understand UK health and safety compliance
Have experience managing and coordinating external contractors
Hold a full UK driving licence (own vehicle preferred) and can travel as required
Demonstrate strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Benefits
Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
Employee referral reward (£250) and cash prize competitions
Friends and family employee discounts
Learning and development support
Clear internal progression opportunities
Free on-site parking
Diversity & Inclusion
This employer is committed to an inclusive workplace and considers all applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or age. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available
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.
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