Multi Skilled Operative

Newydd Housing Association; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Sick pay

Travel allowance (30-mile radius)

Overtime pay

Pension schemes

Health plan

Job summary

Cadarn Housing Group is seeking a Supportive Multi Skilled Operative in Tongwynlais, Cardiff. You will perform repairs across our properties, including plumbing, carpentry, tiling and plastering, while delivering high-quality service to tenants and meeting right-first-time standards.

Applicants should have proven maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel around Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Salary starts from £31,069 and rises to £32,704 with experience.

Qualifications

• Must have proven repairs/maintenance experience in property or construction.
• Ability to perform plumbing, carpentry, tiling and plastering tasks.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs across Cadarn Housing Group properties.
• Perform general plumbing, carpentry, tiling and plastering tasks.
• Maintain safety, quality and right-first-time standards while managing workload.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tiling

Patch plastering

General maintenance

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where your skills truly make a difference? Do you want to join a dynamic team committed to delivering excellent standards? Are you eager to work in a role that offers variety, challenge, and growth?

We are currently looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our busy, vibrant property services team in Tongwynlais, Cardiff. Imagine being part of a friendly environment where every day brings new opportunities to excel and improve people's homes!

Hours of Work:

full time

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs, and improvements across our properties. Your role will involve working on a range of tasks, from plumbing and carpentry to tiling and patch plastering, ensuring our tenants' homes are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained. You'll be a vital part of our team, providing high-quality repairs and delivering exceptional customer service every day.

Multi Skilled Operative Duties: carrying out maintenance and repairs to properties, performing general plumbing, carpentry, tiling, patch plastering, and other building repairs, providing excellent customer service, managing your workload efficiently, and working towards a "right first time" standard.

Multi Skilled Operative Requirements

• Proven experience in a repairs or maintenance role within property or construction industry
• Broad knowledge of building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and plastering
• Good communication skills with the ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload efficiently
• A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to travel around the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan areas

Multi Skilled Operative Benefits

• Starting salary from £31,069 up to £32,704 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days plus 3 days Christmas leave and bank holidays
• Sick pay providing up to 3 months full pay plus 3 months half pay
• Free home to work travel within a 30-mile radius of our head office
• Opportunity to earn an additional £5,000 annually through out of hours rota payments and overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in three pension schemes, including a defined benefit scheme with contributions matched up to 10%
• Access to a health cash plan to claim money back on dental, optical, and other health care expenses

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Cadarn Housing Group is a proud parent organisation supporting subsidiaries including Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous. We are dedicated to providing affordable, quality housing and community regeneration across Mid and South Wales. Our core mission is to improve lives by creating safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive.