Maintenance Technician – 11-Month Contract

Location: Cardiff (Mobile Role Across Council Housing, Hostels & Community Living Schemes)

Rate: £18.92 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 11-Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Housing & Communities team. This role is crucial in ensuring the upkeep and safety of council housing, temporary accommodations, hostels, and community living schemes. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including general repairs, property maintenance, decorating, basic carpentry, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Your work will be vital in maintaining safe and well-kept living environments for residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and general property upkeep.
  
• Engage in painting, decorating, basic carpentry, and minor repair tasks.
  
• Address maintenance needs identified by housing teams and site staff.
  
• Prioritize and respond to urgent maintenance requests.
  
• Assist in moving and relocating furniture and equipment.
  
• Procure and collect necessary maintenance materials and supplies.
  
• Manage and maintain stock and equipment for maintenance tasks.
  
• Keep communal areas, grounds, bin stores, and car parks clean and safe.
  
• Remove bulk waste and litter as needed.
  
• Accurately record, update, and report maintenance activities.
  
• Ensure adherence to Fire Safety, Health & Safety, and Council protocols.
  
• Support the operation of hostels and community living schemes.
  
• Undertake driving duties related to the service.
  

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in general maintenance and repair work in domestic or commercial settings.
  
• Strong customer service skills.
  
• Practical skills across various maintenance tasks.
  
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Capability to work effectively within a team.
  
• Proficient written and numerical skills.
  
• Familiarity with modern technology and mobile devices.
  
• Positive and adaptable work attitude.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  

Desirable

• NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent trade qualification.
  
• Experience in:
  • Carpentry
    
  • Plumbing
    
  • Decorating
    
  • Property Maintenance
    
• Experience working within Housing or Local Authority environments.
  

Additional Information

• This is a mobile role covering various locations across Cardiff.
  
• Uniform and identification badge are mandatory.
  
• Weekend work may be required on a rotational basis.
  
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota may be necessary.
  

What's on Offer?

• £18.92 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 11-Month Contract
  
• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Mobile Working Across Cardiff
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Housing Maintenance service.
  
• Diverse role supporting residents and community facilities.
  
• Potential for contract extension.
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Maintenance Operative, Handyperson, Property Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Operative, Caretaker, Mobile Maintenance Officer, Housing Maintenance Operative, or Facilities Maintenance Assistant.