Proactive Handyman & Maintenance Operative (Static Role)

Ritz Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools Provided

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Ritz Recruitment in Cardiff is seeking a proactive multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to support a busy student accommodation. You will handle maintenance and repair requests to keep estates safe, compliant, and well-presented.

You will perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance; inspect rooms and communal areas; address health and safety risks; and maintain logs while delivering a professional service to residents. On-site role with tools provided and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Proven Maintenance/Handyman/Trade experience.
• Strong practical skills across general maintenance disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Reliable, self-motivated, ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests via internal systems.
• Carry out general repairs, including plumbing, decorating, joinery.
• Support both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Conduct regular inspections of rooms and communal areas.
• Identify and address health & safety risks.
• Support record-keeping for maintenance logs, inspections, and compliance.
• Deliver a professional and approachable service to residents.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across teams and with residents.

Skills

Multiskilled

Independent

Reliable

Proactive

Job description

Ritz Recruitment in Cardiff is seeking a proactive multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to support a busy student accommodation. You will handle maintenance and repair requests to keep estates safe, compliant, and well-presented.

You will perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance; inspect rooms and communal areas; address health and safety risks; and maintain logs while delivering a professional service to residents. On-site role with tools provided and holiday pay.