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What is the role?
Make a difference every day as a Multi Skilled Operative at Hafod.
We're looking for a skilled and customer-focused individual to join our Property Services team. In this hands-on role, you'll carry out a wide range of repairs, maintenance, void and planned works across our properties in South wales, helping to ensure our customers have safe, well-maintained homes.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver high-quality repairs, maintenance, void and planned works across Hafod properties.
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Use a broad range of trade skills to complete jobs efficiently and achieve a first-time fix wherever possible.
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Prepare for each job by ensuring you have the correct materials, equipment and information required.
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Work within a scheduled appointments system, delivering work on time and to a high standard.
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Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and customers throughout the repair process.
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Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current legislation, regulations and Hafod policies.
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Keep accurate records of work completed using digital tools and systems.
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Leave properties clean, safe and ready for customers following all works.
You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.
What you’ll bring
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Experience within a Housing Association or Local Authority maintenance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
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A Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry, Plumbing, or a related trade (or equivalent experience)
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A full UK manual driving license
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Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied and unoccupied residential properties.
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A broad range of practical maintenance skills, including areas such as carpentry, plumbing, tiling, flooring, fencing, kitchen and bathroom installations.
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A strong commitment to health and safety and safe working practices.
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Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
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Experience using digital technology, including email, calendars and mobile devices.
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The ability to organise and prioritise your workload effectively.
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A positive, flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues across different trades.
Interested in applying?
Submit your application online.
We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff.
If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.
If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Support and adjustments
We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
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At Hafod, we’re a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.
