Accommodation Maintenance Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,311,000 - 45,119,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Accommodation Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of student accommodation by carrying out day to day repairs, basic DIY tasks, and routine maintenance. The role ensures rooms and communal areas remain safe, functional, and presentable for residents.

Responsibilities include minor repairs, painting touch ups, safety equipment updates, routine checks, reporting, and move‑in support.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, or DIY preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely and confidently.
• Knowledge of minor repairs, painting, and general upkeep.
• Willingness to learn building procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor repairs such as fixing cupboard doors, tightening hinges, repairing handles, and addressing small faults.
• Hang pictures, noticeboards, and other fixtures securely and accurately.
• Carry out small paintwork touch ups to maintain a clean and well kept environment.
• Replace or update fire blankets and ensure basic safety equipment is correctly installed and maintained.
• Conduct regular inspections of rooms and communal areas to identify maintenance needs early.
• Record completed tasks, report larger issues to the appropriate team, and ensure all work meets required standards.
• Assist during student arrival periods by preparing rooms and addressing last‑minute maintenance requirements.

Skills

DIY competence

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Customer friendly approach

Education

Experience in maintenance

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Location: Cardiff City Centre Hours:
9.00 am - 5.30 pm Pay: £13.70 per hour Contract: Temporary, duration, 9 days in total.

Start date: 26 August 2026 End date: 7 September 2026 Role Purpose The Accommodation Maintenance Assistant supports the smooth running and upkeep of student accommodation by carrying out day to day repairs, basic DIY tasks, and routine maintenance.

The role ensures rooms and communal areas remain safe, functional, and presentable, contributing to a positive living experience for all residents.

• Complete minor repairs such as fixing cupboard doors, tightening hinges, repairing handles, and addressing small faults.
• Hang pictures, noticeboards, and other fixtures securely and accurately.

Painting & Touch Ups

• Carry out small paintwork touch ups to maintain a clean and well kept environment.

Safety Equipment Updates

• Replace or update fire blankets and ensure basic safety equipment is correctly installed and maintained.

Routine Checks

• Conduct regular inspections of rooms and communal areas to identify maintenance needs early.

Reporting & Documentation

• Record completed tasks, report larger issues to the appropriate team, and ensure all work meets required standards.

Move In Support

• Assist during student arrival periods by preparing rooms and addressing last?minute maintenance requirements.

Skills & Attributes DIY Competence

• Confident with basic tools and practical repairs.

Attention to Detail

• Able to complete tasks neatly and identify issues before they propogate.

Problem?Solving

• Practical approach to resolving unexpected maintenance challenges.

Time Management

• Capable of prioritising tasks and managing workload efficiently.

Customer Friendly Approach

• Comfortable interacting politely with students when working in occupied rooms.

Health & Safety Awareness

• Understanding of safe working practices, particularly when handling tools and safety equipment.

Experience & Requirements Experience in maintenance, facilities, DIY, or a similar practical role is preferred.

Ability to use basic hand tools safely and confidently.

Knowledge of minor repairs, painting, and general upkeep.

Willingness to learn building?specific procedures and safety requirements.

What We Provide

Weekly pay (PAYE) Uniform

If you are available to work the required dates, we want to hear from you.

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