General Builder

RGIT Australia; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool voucher

Wellbeing resources and counselling

Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform

Enhanced Family Leave Provisions

Recognition initiatives and awards

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking a General Builder to join our construction team working on social housing projects in and around Pembroke, Pembrokeshire. This hands-on role requires delivering high-quality workmanship while maintaining safety and respect for residents’ homes.

You will work as part of a professional team across maintenance and refurbishment tasks, with opportunities for development. A full UK driving licence is desirable and relevant trade qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a General Builder or in a similar construction/maintenance role.
• Good knowledge of general building and property maintenance practices.
• Experience working on housing, refurbishment, maintenance or similar projects is desirable.
• Ability to carry out a range of building tasks to a high standard.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building, repair, maintenance and refurbishment works across social housing properties.
• Undertake a variety of tasks including plastering, brickwork, rendering, patch repairs, tiling, carpentry and other general building works.
• Complete responsive repairs and planned maintenance works to a high standard.
• Work safely and efficiently in occupied and vacant properties.
• Identify additional defects or maintenance issues and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times.
• Work professionally and respectfully around residents, tenants and members of the public.
• Follow company health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete work within agreed timescales and to the required quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and members of the site team.
• Represent the company in a professional manner when working on client and residents' properties.

Skills

General building

Health safety

Reliability

Tools

Trade qualifications

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 12 Aug 2026

Description

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

We are currently looking for a General Builder to join our team in Pembrokeshire.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and reliable General Builder to join our construction team working across social housing projects in and around Pembroke.

The role will involve carrying out a wide range of general building, maintenance and refurbishment works within occupied and vacant social housing properties. You will work as part of a professional team, delivering high-quality workmanship while ensuring properties are safe, well maintained and completed to the required standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong attention to detail and understands the importance of working respectfully within residents' homes.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out general building, repair, maintenance and refurbishment works across social housing properties.
• Undertake a variety of tasks including plastering, brickwork, rendering, patch repairs, tiling, carpentry and other general building works.
• Complete responsive repairs and planned maintenance works to a high standard.
• Work safely and efficiently in occupied and vacant properties.
• Identify additional defects or maintenance issues and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times.
• Work professionally and respectfully around residents, tenants and members of the public.
• Follow company health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete work within agreed timescales and to the required quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and members of the site team.
• Represent the company in a professional manner when working on client and residents' properties.

You Will Need:

• Previous experience working as a General Builder or in a similar construction/maintenance role.
• Good knowledge of general building and property maintenance practices.
• Experience working on housing, refurbishment, maintenance or similar projects is desirable.
• Ability to carry out a range of building tasks to a high standard.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills, particularly when working in residents' homes.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your workmanship.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Relevant trade qualifications would be advantageous.

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Competitive pay up to £16.50 per hour.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.