Senior Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Lead

Rheinmetall AG; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible Working

Death-in-Service Scheme

BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care

Long Service Rewards

Employer Pension contributions

Cycle to Work

Discounted Ferry Bookings

Discounted Gym Membership

On-site massages

Training Opportunities

Recommend a friend scheme

Annual Leave exchanges

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Rheinmetall UK is seeking a Senior Maintenance & Compliance Operative to lead on-site maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance at our Newport site. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance and support ISO 45001/14001 systems to keep facilities safe and productive.

In this role you’ll diagnose faults, coordinate refurbishments, monitor compliance deadlines, assist audits, and coordinate contractors. A proactive, hands-on approach and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and managing facilities and compliance.
• Ability to lead on-site maintenance and improvements.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk assessment techniques.
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ensure statutory compliance across building systems and equipment.
• Support audits, inspections, and closure of actions.
• Coordinate contractors, RAMS, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain asset registers and compliance documentation.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety legislation

Risk assessments

Fault finding

Education

IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rheinmetall UK is seeking a Senior Maintenance & Compliance Operative to lead on-site maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance at our Newport site. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance and support ISO 45001/14001 systems to keep facilities safe and productive.

In this role you’ll diagnose faults, coordinate refurbishments, monitor compliance deadlines, assist audits, and coordinate contractors. A proactive, hands-on approach and strong organisational skills are essential.