Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative - South West
South West / South Wales (regional travel required) £30,000 – £35,000 ⏰ 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30) Company vehicle or fuel allowance available
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is delighted to be supporting a well-established and fast-growing organisation within the property and facilities sector with their search for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Operative.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trades professional who enjoys varied work, autonomy, and being part of a growing national business with high standards across its sites.
Day To Day:
Reporting into the facilities team, you’ll be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of commercial buildings, including storage facilities, office spaces and retail locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out general building repairs including roofing and cladding
- Plumbing and fault finding
- Joinery, tiling, painting and decorating
- Carpeting, paving and drainage works
- Grounds maintenance, site clearance and pressure washing
- Furniture assembly and removal
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to agreed service levels
You’ll be required to travel between sites and manage your workload independently while maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders.
What We Would Love to See:
This role would suit a hands-on maintenance professional with a strong all-round skillset and a proactive approach.
You’ll ideally have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a property maintenance or building trade role
- NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
- Experience with roofing and cladding (desirable)
- A full UK driving licence
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and on-site risk assessments
- Confidence using IT systems to log work and record costs
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
CSCS certification is desirable but not essential.
And For You:
- Annual salary of up £35,000 DOE
- Excellent work–life balance with no weekend working
- Company vehicle or mileage allowance (40p per mile)
- Your birthday off
- Free storage unit for you or your family
- Recognition programmes and referral incentives
- Free on-site parking
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for stability, variety, and long-term progression within a business that genuinely values skilled tradespeople.
If this sounds like you, apply today and one of our dedicated team will be in touch.