Job Title: Facilities Manager
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 within the self-storage sector. They are a well-established and rapidly growing organisation with multiple sites nationwide and further expansion planned. With customer service and operational excellence at the heart of their success, they are seeking a Facilities Manager to support their network of sites.
The Role
As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant and well-maintained. You'll coordinate external contractors, manage repairs, and support health and safety standards across the estate. The position requires both practical skills and strong organisational ability, with some travel to regional sites.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures
· Carry out general maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting and basic mechanical repairs
· Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager to ensure works are risk assessed and compliant
· Ensure facility systems such as lighting, fire alarms and smoke alarms are operational
· Coordinate and oversee external contractors
· Travel as required to sites across South Wales, the South West and the Midlands
Requirements
· Minimum 2 years' experience as a Facilities Manager (or similar role)
· Strong knowledge of maintenance and facility systems
· Understanding of health and safety compliance
· Experience working with and organising external contractors
· Full UK driving licence (own vehicle preferred)
· Ability to travel and manage a varied workload
Benefits
· Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
· Company-wide reward schemes, including:
o £250 employee referral reward
o Cash prize competitions
· Employee discount for friends and family
· Learning and development support
· Clear internal progression opportunities
· Free on-site parking
Additional Information
This employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, 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 for this role.
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.
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