MAINTENANCE PERSON

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is looking for candidates for a full-time permanent role in the Responsive Repairs Unit. Responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests in domestic housing stock and performing basic repairs such as painting, simple plumbing, and fire safety measures. Candidates should have experience with manual tools and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

This position is suitable for application sharing and requires a valid driving license for operating a council vehicle. The Council supports applications in both English and Welsh, ensuring equality in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance work or a trade that uses manual tools.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Valid driving license to operate a council vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests in domestic housing.
• Perform basic tasks like painting and simple plumbing.
• Assist on-site cleaning and clearance teams as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Manual tools usage

Job description

The Responsive Repairs Unit are responsible for the maintenance of all Cardiff Council domestic housing stock, including Temporary Accommodation, Community Living Complexes, hostels, individual rooms and communal areas of blocks of flats.

About the job

The successful candidates will be responsible for responding to basic maintenance requests within domestic housing stock, hostel buildings, temporary accommodation and individual rooms and communal areas. Tasks may include painting, replacing door handles and simple plumbing, carrying out basic fire safety measures such as fitting fireproof letter boxes, etc. Basic cleaning skills may also be required to support the on‑site cleaning and clearance teams.

What We Are Looking For From You

A relevant professional qualification in maintenance work is not required although experience of working with a trade that uses manual tools and equipment and is customer facing would be an advantage.

You will need to be well‑organised and able to work on your own initiative, as well as working within a team. You would also be required to drive a council vehicle.

Additional information

For further information or informal conversation about this post please contact Leigh Brown in Housing & Communities on telephone number 029 20537355.

This post is full time (37 hours) and permanent.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the following information on our website:

Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent