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General Maintenance Operative

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  • Cardiff, Wales
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • 8959
  • 29/04/2026
Job description

General Maintenance Operative

Location: Newport

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a hands-on, reliable General Maintenance Operative to join our clients growing facilities team supporting a range of commercial sites across the UK.

This is a varied and practical role where no two days are the same, covering everything from planned upkeep to reactive repairs across self-storage facilities, office spaces, and retail locations.

The role:

  • General building maintenance and repairs (including roofing and cladding)
  • Plumbing repairs and basic installations
  • Joinery and carpentry work
  • Painting and decorating tasks
  • Tiling and flooring repairs, including carpets
  • External works such as paving and drainage maintenance
  • Grounds upkeep and general site clearance
  • Pressure washing external areas
  • Furniture assembly, relocation and removal
  • Supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works

About you:

  • At least 3 years' experience in building maintenance or similar multi-skilled trade role
  • NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent qualification)
  • Experience with roofing and cladding (desirable)
  • CSCS card (advantageous but not essential)
  • Full UK driving license
  • Ability to work independently and manage own workload
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Competent using IT systems to log work completed and associated costs
  • Good understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessment awareness

Benefits:

  • Consistent Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Company vehicle or milage / fuel allowance
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Free unit for personal or family use
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • £250 referral bonus
  • Free onsite parking

Closing date is 29/05/26

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to shannon.bunch@hawk-3.com.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

 

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy