General Maintenance Operative

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card provided

28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bankhol

Free storage unit for you or your |

Recognition programmes

Free on-site parking

Job summary

FINTEC recruit Ltd are seeking a General Maintenance Operative to join a growing business in the property and self-storage sector. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across a varied portfolio, including self-storage facilities, offices and retail parades.

The role offers ownership of repairs and site improvements with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in building trades, an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, roofing/cladding

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building trade or property maintenance role

Responsibilities

• General building repairs, including roofing and cladding
• Plumbing
• Joinery
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Carpeting
• Paving
• Drainage works
• Grounds maintenance and site clearance
• Site pressure washing
• Furniture assembly
• Furniture removal

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

General Maintenance Operative

Salary: £30,000–£35,000

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a varied, hands‑on role with excellent work‑life balance and the chance to travel across different sites?

We’re recruiting for a General Maintenance Operative to join a well-established and expanding business within the property and self‑storage sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong trade experience who enjoys taking ownership of repairs, maintenance and site improvements.

Working across a varied portfolio of sites, including self‑storage facilities, office complexes and retail parades, you’ll play a key role in keeping buildings safe, functional and well maintained.

Why Apply?

• Excellent work-life balance (Monday to Friday schedule)
• Company van & fuel card provided
• 28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free storage unit for you or your family
• Recognition programmes
• Free on‑site parking

The Role

As General Maintenance Operative, you’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance works across multiple locations. Duties will include:

• General building repairs, including roofing and cladding
• Plumbing
• Joinery
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Carpeting
• Paving
• Drainage works
• Grounds maintenance and site clearance
• Site pressure washing
• Furniture assembly
• Furniture removal

About You

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building trade or property maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
• Cladding and roofing experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet in-house KPI/SLA timescales
• Competent in using IT systems to record work undertaken and associated expenditure
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, including identifying hazards and carrying out point‑of‑work risk assessments
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively and minimise disruption