Maintenance Officer

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking a Maintenance Officer for a 5.5-month contract in Vale of Glamorgan. The role involves painting and decorating tasks across council properties, requiring a Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and be ready to work immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in public sector.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Ability to perform professional standard painting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake painting and decorating tasks across council buildings.
• Prepare surfaces using appropriate techniques and materials.
• Apply various types of paints using brushes and spray equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete jobs on time.
• Carry out touch-ups and minor repair duties as needed.

Skills

Painting and decorating skills

Time management

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating or equivalent

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Vale of Glamorgan to assist with the appointment of a Maintenance Officer, on a 5.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£16.60 - £21.17 per hour

Summary

The Maintenance Officer will carry out painting and decorating maintenance tasks across council properties, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations. The post holder will work as part of a professional team, adapting to different tasks as required, and interacting professionally with the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external painting and decorating tasks across various council buildings.
• Prepare surfaces using appropriate materials and techniques including sanding, filling, priming, and undercoating.
• Apply various types of paint, stains, and finishes using rollers, brushes, and spray equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete jobs to deadline and agreed standards.
• Carry out touch‑up work, wallpapering, and minor repair duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent)

Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a public sector or multi‑site environment.

Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to carry out a variety of painting tasks to a professional standard.
• Willingness to diversify and assist with general maintenance as required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices relevant to the trade.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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