Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative - Newport

Company Vehicle Provided Full Time Monday-Friday

CareTech, a leading UK provider of specialist residential care, supported living, education and complex needs services, is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative to support services across Newport and wider area. This is a mobile role with a company vehicle provided, where travel between sites is a key part of the role.

The successful candidate will ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, Building Maintenance or a related trade and will be confident working independently, managing their own workload and lone working across multiple locations.

About CareTech

CareTech delivers high-quality care and education across a wide range of settings, including:

• Residential care homes for children, young people and adults
• Supported living services (flats, houses and group settings)
• Residential children's homes
• Specialist education schools
• Acute brain injury rehabilitation centres
• Specialist hospitals

We pride ourselves on maintaining safe, welcoming and compliant environments that support positive outcomes.

The Role: Maintenance Operative

This is a hands-on, mobile maintenance role responsible for ensuring our properties remain safe, functional and compliant. You will work independently across multiple sites, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while effectively managing your own schedule and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance
• Complete minor works and improvement projects across multiple locations
• Travel between sites using a company vehicle
• Work independently and confidently as a lone worker
• Manage and prioritise your own workload to meet service needs
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance logs and reports
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment and contractor work
• Liaise with and oversee external contractors
• Support the Regional Facilities Manager on larger or technical projects
• Maintain outdoor areas and grounds where required
• Proactively identify improvements to safety, efficiency and building standards

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, Building Maintenance or a related trade
• Proven experience in building maintenance or facilities management
• Ability to work independently, including lone working
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Multi-trade experience
• Experience within care, education or residential settings

What We Offer

• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel
• Monday-Friday working with flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• High-quality working environments
• Refer-a-Friend scheme with bonus incentives
• Safeguarding & Equality

CareTech follows safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks, references and online screening. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and expect all employees to promote a fair and inclusive workplace.