Tradesperson Skilled (All Trades) – 4 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Perform responsive repairs and maintenance on Council housing properties.
  


• Ensure repairs meet required quality and performance benchmarks.
  


• Operate within both occupied and vacant residential settings.
  


• Conduct pre and post inspections specific to trades.
  


• Adhere to all current legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
  


• Follow safe work systems and risk assessments consistently.
  


• Keep accurate records and update job information as necessary.
  


• Collaborate with other team members to deliver repairs efficiently.
  


• Leave Council properties clean, safe, and in good condition post-repair.
  


• Foster positive relationships with tenants and customers.
  


• Identify and report repair issues or legislative concerns proactively.
  


• Protect and maintain Council vehicles, tools, equipment, materials, and IT assets.
  


• Contribute to the development of risk assessments and safe working practices.
  

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in a recognized trade, such as:
  
  
  
  • Electrical Installation (18th Edition)
    
  
  
  • Plumbing
    
  
  
  • Heating & Plumbing
    
  
  
  • Carpentry
    
  
  
  • Plastering
    
  
  
  • Bricklaying
    
  
  
  • Painting & Decorating
    
  
  
  • Glazing
    
  
  
  • Scaffolding
    
  
  


• Asbestos Awareness Training
  


• Manual Handling Training
  


• Working at Height Training
  

Experience

• Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship.
  


• Experience in a responsive repairs or maintenance setting.
  


• Proven track record of working directly with customers and resolving issues.
  


• Proficiency in using technology and mobile working systems.
  


• Experience in conducting repairs within residential properties.
  

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
  


• Capability to work independently and exercise initiative.
  


• Methodical approach to tasks and problem-solving.
  


• Competence in analyzing information and making sound decisions.
  


• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  


• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
  

Desirable Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced City & Guilds qualification.
  


• Experience in social housing maintenance.
  


• Non-Licensable Asbestos Removal Training.
  


• Additional specialist trade qualifications.
  

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  


• Eligibility to work in the UK.
  


• Ability to provide 2 years' employment references/work history.
  


• Criminal Convictions Declaration required.
  


• Confidentiality Agreement required upon engagement.
  


• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours duties and emergency cover when necessary.
  

What's on Offer?

• £21.60 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 4 Month Contract
  


• 37 Hours Per Week
  


• Mobile Working Across Cardiff
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to work within a dynamic Responsive Repairs Team.
  


• Diverse workload across occupied and vacant residential properties.
  


• Potential involvement in out-of-hours and emergency response work.