Overview
Job Title: Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Location: Newport (within 45 minutes' drive)
Salary: 35,000 – 45,000 (depending on experience)
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 within the self–storage sector, with a well–established and rapidly expanding network of sites nationwide. They are a growth–focused organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent service, high–quality facilities, and value to their customers.
The Role
As Maintenance & Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance of multiple sites across the UK. This is a hands–on role requiring a strong trade background, the ability to operate plant equipment safely, and the confidence to liaise with external contractors. You\'ll play a key part in ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant, and well–maintained to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, cladding and minor joinery tasks
* Operate plant such as cherry pickers or scissor lifts safely (IPAF licence required – training may be provided)
* Coordinate and supervise external contractors where necessary
* Follow safe systems of work in line with CDM Regulations
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
Essential Requirements
* Strong practical skills across trades such as electrical, plumbing, cladding and general building maintenance
* Valid IPAF licence and experience operating cherry pickers (or willingness to train)
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites
* Based in Newport or within a 45–minute radius
* Capable of working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
Desirable Qualifications
* SMSTS certification
* NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
* IOSH certification
* Own set of trade tools (tools can also be provided if needed)
What\'s on Offer
* Competitive salary: 35,000 – 45,000 (DOE)
* Company vehicle plus fuel allowance
* Free on–site parking
* Employee discount scheme for family and friends
* Opportunity to join a secure, growing business with clear progression potential
Additional Information
This employer is committed to building 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.
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