Maintenance Operative

Caretech; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in Newport seeks a skilled Maintenance Operative to ensure safe and functional environments. Key responsibilities include carrying out repairs, maintaining safety compliance, and managing facilities upkeep. The ideal candidate will have strong building maintenance knowledge and experience in health & safety regulation. This role offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support resources

Flexible working hours

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repairs.
• Experience with compliance, health & safety, and maintenance record keeping.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure environments are safe, clean, and well-presented.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of buildings.

Skills

Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repairs

Experience with compliance, health & safety

Ability to prioritise workload

Trade background preferred

Job description

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.

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.