Maintenance Operative

Job in Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK

Listing for: Pertemps South Wales

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-11

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Facility Maintenance
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 GBP Hourly GBP 15.00 HOUR

Maintenance Operative - Student Accommodation

Location: Cardiff City Centre
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to work within student accommodation based in Cardiff City Centre on a temporary assignment for a minimum of 4 weeks.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with good practical skills who is confident carrying out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the accommodation.

Key responsibilities:

Carrying out checks of vacant student rooms and identifying any maintenance issues
Painting and touching up rooms where required
Completing general repairs and fixing damaged or broken items
Responding to leaks and other maintenance issues
Helping with the movement of bins and general site duties
Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs across communal areas
Preparing rooms and accommodation areas to a high standard
Reporting any issues that require specialist attention
Supporting the wider accommodation team with general duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyman or similar practical role
Good general DIY and repair skills
Painting and decorating experience would be advantageous
A practical, can-do attitude
Good attention to detail
The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
Good communication skills and a professional approach

Working for PERTEMPS, you will benefit from:

Weekly or monthly pay - you decide
Holiday entitlement
Access to a workplace pension
Share scheme after qualifying period
And many more.

If interested, please apply or call Pertemps South Wales on

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