Labourer​/Llafurwr

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our South Wales team, working from our Cardiff office, where you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality property standards across our homes.

• Assist with a diverse range of property maintenance repairs and refurbishment work.
• Clean, clear, and prepare properties for use.
• Carry out basic repairs and assist with reactive maintenance and refurbishment tasks.
• Support the upkeep of estates by maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Work primarily within South Wales and assist with clearance, removals, and cleaning work.

Rate: £13.45 per hour for a basic 40‑hour week (average earnings £27,976).

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days of leave (pro rata) and take time off for volunteering, health screening, etc.
• Generous sick pay scheme.
• Employee assistance and counselling services, including financial support for dental, optical, and medical treatments, plus critical illness cover.
• Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension with 3× salary death-in-service life insurance cover.
• Annual pay and benefits review.
• Additional payment for participation in out-of-hours service.
• Tool purchase allowance after successful completion of probation.
• Mobile phone for work purposes.

Established in 2010, Cambria undertakes a wide range of housing maintenance works across Wales with offices in Cardiff, Ewloe, and Newcastle Emlyn. Our work includes reactive repairs, empty property preparation, electrical testing, and gas servicing. While wholly owned by Wales & West Housing Association, we operate as an independent company fulfilling the maintenance and servicing needs of the Wales & West Housing Group.

We operate with strong values, behaving fairly, openly, responsibly, supportively, and efficiently. Our vision is strong sustainable growth to make a real difference to people’s lives, homes, and communities.

Apply online by completing the application form and submitting a CV. Applications are accepted via the online process only, unless a disability makes this difficult. For alternative arrangements, contact Martina from the Recruitment Team at 07970 675480.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, feel free to contact Gareth Blake at 07929 201463.

You must possess a current valid full driving licence and will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The advert may close early if sufficient strong applications are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date:
Sunday, 15th March 2026.

Assessment date:
Monday, 23rd March 2026.

Candidates searching for roles such as Labourer, General Operative, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Site Assistant, or Construction Labourer may find this opportunity a great fit.