Maintenance Technician

urbanbubble; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Cardiff is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support the upkeep of their new luxury development. The role involves responding to building support requests, providing technical advice, and carrying out minor repairs. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications like an Electrical Competency Certificate and IOSH certification. Apply now to join this dynamic team focused on community building and customer care.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £32,000

10% bonus

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Electrical Competency Certificate or equivalent within the last 3 years.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks and replace light bulbs.
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard within a realistic time frame.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Basic painting skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Education

Electrical Competency Certificate

IOSH Working Safely qualification

City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Role overview

Please note this role requires a DBS check.

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to assist in the day to day presentation and maintenance of our new, luxury development. You will provide first line response to all building support requests and work orders raised.

As our go-to person, you will give technical advice and support, whilst also overseeing and carrying out fabric and minor repairs.

This role is a permanent contract, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis between 8 am and 6:30 pm.

Benefits

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• 10 % bonus
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave, including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house
• Many many more benefits

What will you do?

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks, replacing light bulbs.
• Ensure works completed are to a high standard & completed within a realistic time frame.
• Carry out decoration and repairs to homes within 5 days, ready for letting.
• Liaise with the Building Manager to prioritise workload, communicating effectively.
• Ensure continual compliance with Rent Smart Wales and the Letting Code of Conduct.
• Inform company of any additional works needed at the location.
• Work well independently, yet be supportive of team members and goals.
• Be able to make sure any works completed are compliant in line with HSE and water bye‑laws.
• Be able to respond effectively to emergency call outs / situations.
• Provide general maintenance assistance, including furniture building and storage, hanging pictures and items as requested and assisting tenants in familiarising themselves with their new apartment and systems.
• Be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the site, supporting the team in additional ad hoc duties including manning the front reception desk, assisting with general enquiries and supporting the housekeeper when required.

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in a customer facing role.
• Electrical Competency Certificate, or equivalent (within the last 3 years).
• IOSH Working Safely qualification, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8.
• Previous use of CAFM systems (preferably web based).
• Already working within a maintenance role within residential properties or student accommodation.
• Have basic painting skills with an understanding of decorating and fabric repairs.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of COSHH.
• City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate, or equivalent (desirable).
• Able to speak Welsh (desirable).
• Rent Smart Wales qualified – if you are not qualified we will support you through the qualification within your first 3 months with us.

About urbanbubble

We’re not your usual property company. We’re the North West’s leading property managing agent.

At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst unleashing your true potential. So, what do you say – interested?

If you believe you are the right candidate to join the team then apply now, don’t wait any longer and grab this amazing opportunity to join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.

urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hardworking, innovative, passionate; who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer.