Maintenance Person, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

The Responsive Repairs Unit are responsible for the maintenance of all Cardiff Council domestic housing stock, including Temporary Accommodation, Community Living Complexes, hostels, individual rooms and communal areas of blocks of flats.

The successful candidates will be responsible for responding to basic maintenance requests within domestic housing stock, hostel buildings, temporary accommodation and individual rooms and communal areas. Tasks may include painting, replacing door handles and simple plumbing, carrying out basic fire safety measures such as fitting fireproof letter boxes, etc. Basic cleaning skills may also be required to support the on‑site cleaning and clearance teams.

A relevant professional qualification in maintenance work is not required although experience of working with a trade that uses manual tools and equipment and is customer facing would be an advantage.

You will need to be well‑organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as working within a team. You would also be required to drive a council vehicle.

For further information or informal conversation about this post please contact Leigh Brown in Housing & Communities on telephone number .

This post is full time (37 hours) and permanent.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the following information on our website:

Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent