Location: Cardiff (Mobile Working)
Rate: £21.60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 4 Month Contract
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Directorate: Housing & Communities
Service: Responsive Repairs Unit
Pay: Bi-weekly
We are seeking seasoned Skilled Tradespeople to become integral members of our Responsive Repairs Team, tasked with executing repairs and maintenance across Council-owned properties in Cardiff. This mobile position involves working in both occupied and vacant properties, ensuring that all repairs and maintenance meet high standards and comply with relevant laws, health and safety protocols, and Council guidelines. We invite applications from qualified professionals with expertise in various trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, painting and decorating, glazing, scaffolding, and heating and plumbing.
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Perform responsive repairs and maintenance on Council housing properties.
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Ensure repairs meet required quality and performance benchmarks.
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Operate within both occupied and vacant residential settings.
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Conduct pre and post inspections specific to trades.
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Adhere to all current legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
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Follow safe work systems and risk assessments consistently.
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Keep accurate records and update job information as necessary.
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Collaborate with other team members to deliver repairs efficiently.
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Leave Council properties clean, safe, and in good condition post-repair.
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Foster positive relationships with tenants and customers.
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Identify and report repair issues or legislative concerns proactively.
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Protect and maintain Council vehicles, tools, equipment, materials, and IT assets.
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Contribute to the development of risk assessments and safe working practices.
Requirements:
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NVQ Level 2 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in a recognized trade, such as:
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Electrical Installation (18th Edition)
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Plumbing
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Heating & Plumbing
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Carpentry
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Plastering
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Bricklaying
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Painting & Decorating
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Glazing
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Scaffolding
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Asbestos Awareness Training
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Manual Handling Training
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Working at Height Training
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Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship.
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Experience in a responsive repairs or maintenance setting.
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Proven track record of working directly with customers and resolving issues.
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Proficiency in using technology and mobile working systems.
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Experience in conducting repairs within residential properties.
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Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
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Capability to work independently and exercise initiative.
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Methodical approach to tasks and problem-solving.
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Competence in analyzing information and making sound decisions.
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
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Ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
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NVQ Level 3 or Advanced City & Guilds qualification.
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Experience in social housing maintenance.
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Non-Licensable Asbestos Removal Training.
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Additional specialist trade qualifications.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
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Ability to provide 2 years' employment references/work history.
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Criminal Convictions Declaration required.
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Confidentiality Agreement required upon engagement.
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Willingness to participate in out-of-hours duties and emergency cover when necessary.
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£21.60 per hour (Umbrella)
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4 Month Contract
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37 Hours Per Week
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Mobile Working Across Cardiff
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Opportunity to work within a dynamic Responsive Repairs Team.
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Diverse workload across occupied and vacant residential properties.
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Potential involvement in out-of-hours and emergency response work.
Ideal for individuals with experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Plasterer, Painter & Decorator, Bricklayer, Glazier, Heating Engineer, Maintenance Operative, or Responsive Repairs Technician.
