Maintenance Operative – Newport
Join CareTech and help us maintain safe, high-quality environments for the adults, children and young people we support. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our team in Newport, ensuring our properties remain safe, functional and compliant.
CareTech is a leading UK provider of specialist residential care, supported living, education and complex needs services. We support adults, children and young people across high-quality homes, schools and therapeutic environments.
Our services include:
Modern residential care for children, young people and adults
Supported living schemes (individual flats, houses and group settings)
An acute brain injury rehabilitation centre
Specialist hospitals
Residential children’s homes
Specialist education schools
We pride ourselves on creating welcoming, safe and well-maintained environments that support positive outcomes.
As a Maintenance Operative, your expertise keeps our buildings safe, compliant and welcoming. In return, we offer:
Benefits
Monday–Friday working (flexible hours)
25 days holiday
Career progression – many of our managers have progressed internally
Wellbeing support, including employee assistance resources
Beautiful working environments in high-quality homes and facilities
Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn a bonus for every successful referral
Role Overview: Maintenance Operative
In this essential role, you will be responsible for the general repairs, maintenance, compliance and facilities upkeep across our Newport service.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out domestic repairs, preventative maintenance and minor projects
Ensure all environments are safe, clean, hygienic, welcoming and well-presented
Maintain high standards of record-keeping, compliance logs and maintenance reports
Conduct regular audits and inspections of buildings, equipment and contractor work
Ensure compliance with national regulations, Health & Safety and Environmental Health standards
Work collaboratively with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger or technical projects
Identify improvement projects that enhance safety, function or efficiency
Manage contractors, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
Oversee the upkeep of grounds and outdoor areas
Provide proactive, effective building maintenance across the site
What You Will Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
Experience with compliance, health & safety, and maintenance record keeping
Ability to prioritise workload and work proactively
Trade background preferred (but not essential)
You must be committed to maintaining safe, high-quality environments for the people we support.
We follow safer recruitment best practice, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and online screening for shortlisted candidates. This ensures suitability for working with children and vulnerable individuals.
CareTech is committed to equal opportunities. We expect all employees to promote a fair, inclusive environment and challenge discriminatory behaviour.