Maintenance Person, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Technician 11-Month Contract

Location: Cardiff (Mobile Role Across Council Housing Hostels & Community Living Schemes)

Rate: 18.92 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 11-Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Housing & Communities team. This role is crucial in ensuring the upkeep and safety of council housing temporary accommodations hostels and community living schemes. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including general repairs property maintenance decorating basic carpentry and ensuring health and safety compliance. Your work will be vital in maintaining safe and well-kept living environments for residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and general property upkeep.
• Engage in painting decorating basic carpentry and minor repair tasks.
• Address maintenance needs identified by housing teams and site staff.
• Prioritize and respond to urgent maintenance requests.
• Assist in moving and relocating furniture and equipment.
• Procure and collect necessary maintenance materials and supplies.
• Manage and maintain stock and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Keep communal areas grounds bin stores and car parks clean and safe.
• Remove bulk waste and litter as needed.
• Accurately record update and report maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to Fire Safety Health & Safety and Council protocols.
• Support the operation of hostels and community living schemes.
• Undertake driving duties related to the service.

Essential

Requirements:

• Proven experience in general maintenance and repair work in domestic or commercial settings.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Practical skills across various maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to work effectively within a team.
• Proficient written and numerical skills.
• Familiarity with modern technology and mobile devices.
• Positive and adaptable work attitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• NVQ City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience in:
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Decorating
  • Property Maintenance
• Experience working within Housing or Local Authority environments.

Additional Information

• This is a mobile role covering various locations across Cardiff.
• Uniform and identification badge are mandatory.
• Weekend work may be required on a rotational basis.
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota may be necessary.

Whats on Offer

• 18.92 per hour (Umbrella)
• 11-Month Contract
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Mobile Working Across Cardiff
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Housing Maintenance service.
• Diverse role supporting residents and community facilities.
• Potential for contract extension.

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Maintenance Operative Handyperson Property Maintenance Technician Multi-Skilled Operative Caretaker Mobile Maintenance Officer Housing Maintenance Operative or Facilities Maintenance Assistant.

Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Experience carrying out general maintenance and repair work within domestic or commercial properties. Experience delivering excellent customer service. Good practical skills across a range of maintenance tasks. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good written and numerical skills. Experience using modern technology and mobile devices.

Positive and flexible approach to work. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Requirements NVQ City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification. Experience in:
Carpentry Plumbing Decorating Property Maintenance Experience working within Housing or Local Authority environments. Additional Information Mobile role covering council housing stock temporary accommodation hostels and community living schemes across Cardiff. Uniform and identification badge must be worn. Weekend working may be required on a rota basis. Participation in an out-of-hours rota may be required. Whats on Offer 18.92 per hour (Umbrella) 11 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Mobile Working Across Cardiff Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a busy Housing Maintenance service.

Varied role supporting residents and community facilities. Long-term contract with potential extension opportunities. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Maintenance Operative Handyperson Property Maintenance Technician Multi-Skilled Operative Caretaker Mobile Maintenance Officer Housing Maintenance Operative or Facilities Maintenance Assistant.