Position: Maintenance Person G5 – Building Services & Maintenance
Location: CF10 4UW – Mobile working across the Council's domestic properties, temporary accommodation, hostels and community living schemes
Start Date: ASAP (target start date: 31 August 2026)
Contract Duration: 48 weeks, temporary
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour PAYE
About the Role
We are currently seeking a reliable and adaptable Maintenance Person G5 – Building Services & Maintenance to join an established maintenance team. The role involves carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and general upkeep across domestic properties, temporary accommodation, hostels and community living schemes. The successful candidate will provide a professional, customer-focused service while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and general upkeep across domestic properties, temporary accommodation, hostels and community living schemes
- Complete general repair, painting, carpentry and low-level maintenance tasks as required
- Review maintenance requests, prioritise work and respond flexibly to urgent or unexpected tasks
- Maintain internal and external areas, including communal spaces, grounds, car parks and bin areas
- Remove bulk rubbish and relocate or move furniture and equipment when required
- Purchase and collect maintenance consumables and monitor stock levels
- Ensure tools and equipment are secure, well maintained and fit for purpose
- Maintain accurate records and report relevant information to the appropriate team
- Support compliance with fire, health and safety requirements, including maintaining appropriate records and following fire drill procedures
- Carry out driving duties where required as part of the service
- Provide a professional and customer-focused service when working with residents, colleagues and other service users
- Follow the Council's equality, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety policies and procedures
- Undertake other reasonable maintenance or handyman duties appropriate to the role and grade
- Work from different locations as required by the needs of the service
Requirements
Must-Have Requirements
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of carrying out basic maintenance work in a domestic or commercial environment
- Experience of working with customers or service users
- Experience of using technology in the workplace
Skills and Abilities
- Good written and numerical skills
- Clear and effective communication skills, both in person and by telephone
- A methodical and organised approach to work
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues
- Ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
- Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and delivers work to agreed standards and timescales
- Commitment to providing a high-quality customer service
- Understanding of equality and the importance of treating people fairly and respectfully
- Positive and adaptable approach to changing priorities and circumstances
Why Apply?
- 48-week temporary work opportunity
- Opportunity to work across a varied range of Council properties and facilities
- 37 hours per week with consistent working hours
- Competitive £14.59 per hour PAYE rate
- Opportunity to work as part of an established maintenance team
- Varied duties covering repairs, painting, carpentry and general maintenance
Additional Information
Location: CF10 4UW – Mobile working across the Council's domestic properties, temporary accommodation, hostels and community living schemes
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 48 weeks, temporary
Salary: £14.59 p/h PAYE
Start Date: ASAP (target start date: 31 August 2026)
Reference: OR113544
Job Types: Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm
Pay: £31.38 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working across multiple locations and travelling between Council properties as required?
- Are you comfortable carrying out physical duties such as moving furniture/equipment, removing bulk rubbish and maintaining grounds or communal areas?
- Do you have any relevant qualifications, training or certifications related to maintenance, building services, health & safety or similar?
Experience:
- general repairs: 1 year (required)
- Painting: 1 year (required)
- basic carpentry: 1 year (required)
- handyman duties in a domestic or commercial environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- full UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
