Maintenance and Facilities Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading self-storage provider in Newport seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee upkeep and repairs of multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building maintenance, operate plant equipment safely, and maintain compliance. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 along with a company vehicle and fuel allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle plus fuel allowance

On-site parking

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Strong practical trade skills across multiple disciplines: electrical, plumbing, joinery, cladding.
• Experience operating cherry pickers or scissor lifts (IPAF licence) or willingness to train.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, cladding, and minor joinery tasks.
• Operate plant equipment safely (cherry pickers, scissor lifts - IPAF licence required or training provided).
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors for specialist repairs.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Joinery skills

Cladding skills

Ability to operate cherry pickers

Education

SMSTS certification

NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification

IOSH certification

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance 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 self-storage providers, operating a growing network of sites nationwide. They pride themselves on delivering safe, well-maintained facilities to customers while supporting a hands-on, practical approach to maintenance.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance of multiple self-storage sites. This is a practical, trade-focused role requiring strong experience in building maintenance, the safe operation of plant equipment, and the confidence to liaise with external contractors. You will be responsible for ensuring all facilities are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, cladding, and minor joinery tasks
• Operate plant equipment safely (cherry pickers, scissor lifts - IPAF licence required or training provided)
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors for specialist repairs
• Follow safe systems of work in line with CDM regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
• Proactively identify maintenance issues and implement solutions

Essential Requirements

• Strong practical trade skills across multiple disciplines: electrical, plumbing, joinery, cladding
• Experience operating cherry pickers or scissor lifts (IPAF licence) or willingness to train
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites
• Based in Newport or within a 45-minute radius
• Comfortable working independently and hands-on in a small, collaborative team

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS certification
• NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
• IOSH certification
• Own set of trade tools (tools can be provided if required)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £35,000 - £45,000
• Company vehicle plus fuel allowance
• On-site parking
• Employee discount scheme for family and friends
• Opportunity to join a secure, growing business with clear progression potential

Summary

This is a practical, trade-focused maintenance role. Candidates must be confident working hands-on with building repairs, plant operation, and general site upkeep. If you are an experienced maintenance professional with strong technical skills, we want to hear from you. 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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