Maintenance Technician

Vibe Recruit; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Maintenance Operative to travel across the UK, performing maintenance and repairs. This role requires strong practical skills in electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle plus fuel allowance

Employee discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, and cladding repairs.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel extensively.
• Capability to work independently and within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance.
• Safely operate suitable plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.

Skills

Strong practical skills in electrical maintenance

Plumbing skills

Cladding repairs

Ability to operate cherry pickers

Teamwork

Education

NICEIC certification

SMSTS certification

NEBOSH health and safety qualification

IOSH certification

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Operative - Vibe Recruit is working on behalf of our client to recruit a proactive, skilled Maintenance Operative. This role involves spending most of your time on the road, travelling to different sites across the UK to carry out maintenance and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and cladding repairs as needed
• Safely operating suitable plant equipment, e.g., cherry picker and/or scissor lift (IPAF licence mandatory)
• Coordinating with external contractors when necessary
• Following safe systems of work in line with CDM Regulations
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and records

Schedule

• 40 hours per week - rotating shifts between Monday and Friday, 08:00 to 17:30

Essential Requirements

• Strong practical skills in electrical, plumbing, cladding, and general building maintenance; minor joinery skills are beneficial
• Experience operating cherry pickers and a valid IPAF licence (training may be provided)
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel extensively
• Based in Newport or within a 45-minute drive radius
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Desirable Qualifications

• NICEIC certification
• SMSTS certification
• NEBOSH health and safety qualification
• IOSH certification
• Own set of trade tools (tools can be supplied if needed)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle plus fuel allowance
• Employee discount for friends and family

For more information, please upload your CV or contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.