Maintenance Operative - Multi-Site Facilities Role Location: Newport (within 45 minutes) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (DOE) Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday (08:00-17:30, rota'd shifts) Perks: Company vehicle, fuel allowance, parking, discount scheme, and long-term job security About the Company Our client is a leading name in the UK self-storage sector, known for its modern, well-kept sites and steady national growth. They're expanding fast and have a strong reputation for maintaining high standards across their facilities. They now need a practical, safety-minded Maintenance Operative to keep multiple locations in excellent working order. If you enjoy variety, take pride in your work, and prefer being trusted to get on with the job - this is a role where you'll be valued and visible. The Role You'll carry out general maintenance, repairs, and preventative upkeep across several storage sites in the Newport area. Expect a mix of electrical, plumbing, roofing, and building fabric work. Some days it's a roof inspection; others, fixing lighting or managing contractors. This is a hands-on role where you'll split time between working solo and collaborating with a small, close-knit team. What You'll Be Doing Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance across multiple sites Handle minor electrical, plumbing, and roofing repairs Operate a cherry picker safely (IPAF licence required) Supervise and liaise with external contractors Keep detailed maintenance logs and inspection records Always follow safe working practices in line with CDM Regulations What You'll Need Strong practical background in building trades (multi-skilled preferred) Valid IPAF licence and experience using cherry pickers Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between local sites Based in or near Newport (within 45 minutes) Self-motivated, reliable, and confident working on your own or with others Desirable (Not Essential) SMSTS / NEBOSH / IOSH qualifications Your own tools (company can provide full set if needed) Why Join? Stable employer in a growing national business Competitive salary up to £35,000, depending on experience Company vehicle and fuel allowance included Free parking at all sites Employee discounts for family and friends A role with freedom, variety, and long-term prospects 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