Senior Maintenance & Compliance Operative in Newport

We're looking for an experienced Senior Maintenance & Compliance Operative to act as the lead maintenance resource on site, keeping our facilities safe, compliant, and running smoothly. You'll take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and support for our ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, while helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across buildings, plant, equipment, and fixtures.
• Diagnose faults and carry out timely corrective actions.
• Maintain building fabric (walls, flooring, doors, windows, fencing) and carry out basic plumbing, carpentry, and decorating.
• Support refurbishments, workspace alterations, and equipment installation/relocation.
• Support compliance across EICR, emergency lighting, fire alarms/extinguishers/doors, HVAC, water hygiene/Legionella, lifting equipment, pressure systems, and building safety systems.
• Monitor compliance schedules, certification, and inspection deadlines.
• Assist in closing actions from audits, inspections, and enforcement notices.
• Support implementation of H&S and Environmental management systems.
• Participate in workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Support waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain external areas: grass cutting, hedge trimming, pathway upkeep, winter preparations.
• Ensure car parks, walkways, and site boundaries are safe and operational.
• Support contractor coordination, inductions, RAMS compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct security inspections of buildings, access points, and perimeter measures.
• Respond to facilities emergencies (utility failures, flooding, fire alarms, security/environmental incidents).
• Participate in emergency drills and support business continuity arrangements.
• Maintain asset registers, service records, and compliance documentation.
• Support reporting, KPIs, and management reviews.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Knowledge of building maintenance and facilities management practices.
• Understanding of statutory compliance requirements within commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Understanding of risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Trade qualification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry or Building Services).
• IOSH Working Safely or IOSH Managing Safely.
• IPAF Qualification.
• PASMA Qualification.
• First Aid at Work.
• Fire Warden qualification.
• Legionella Awareness Training.
• Asbestos Awareness Training.
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Soft Skills:

• Problem Solving & Fault-Finding.
• Communication.
• Organisation & Planning.
• Attention to Detail.
• Leadership & Accountability.
• Time Management & Prioritisation.
• Proactive Approach.
• Relationship Building.
• Customer Service Focus.
• Adaptability & Resilience.
• Safety Awareness.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality, compliance and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Professional, reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing business needs and emergency situations.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Flexible Working.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service).
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period).
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays.
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work.
• Discounted Ferry Bookings.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Bi-Monthly on-site massages.
• Excellent Training Opportunities.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave.
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop.
• Staff social events throughout the year.
• Recognition for your work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

To apply, please send your CV to joel.fletcher@rheinmetall.com