Job Details

Multi Skilled Operative

Cadarn Housing Group

Overview

Cadarn Housing Group is the parent company with Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous as subsidiaries.
£31,069 to £32,704
Per year
Full time, Permanent
(40 hours per week)
Cardiff

Key information

We are looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to carry out maintenance and improvements to our properties and to deliver a high-quality repairs service whilst maintaining our homes to the highest standard.

Cadarn are proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We respect and seek to empower our people by supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds particularly from people of colour or people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our workplace.

About the role

Complete job specific tasks, ensuring that the work is undertaken in a cost effective, considerate manner and to a satisfactory standard, whilst maintaining a safe working environment. Allocated tasks may include the following:

  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Tiling
  • Patch repair and plastering
  • Roofing
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Bricklaying and Slabbing
  • Fencing 
  • Grounds Maintenance

Ensure compliance with all instructions relating to the use and storage of materials/equipment, necessary for the performance of all tasks.

Ensure that the appropriate protective clothing and health and safety measures associated with performance of the role are fully complied with at all times. Ensuring items of PPE are managed and maintained and replaced in a timely manner

Ensure material stock to individual store/van is well managed, maintained and used effectively. Assist Line Manager on monthly stock check and advise on fitness of purpose of individual items and recommend any additional requirements. 

To ensure the Association’s vehicle is properly maintained, carrying out daily maintenance checks and reporting any requirements to the Line Manager.

To comply with all vehicle maintenance and servicing arrangements scheduled for the vehicle.

Requirements

Previous experience in a repairs or maintenance role is essential and you will also need a broad knowledge and practical experience of all aspects of building maintenance and repairs including general plumbing, carpentry, tiling and patch plastering. Experience of external work such as fencing and laying concrete slabs, as well as fitting kitchens and/or bathrooms would be an advantage.

These are demanding and challenging customer service delivery roles. You should enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload, whilst also being a team player with great customer service and communication skills.

At Cadarn we expect high standards of work and the ability to be flexible, innovative and solution focused is important to us. Central to the way you work should be the desire to finish jobs “right first time”. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent service, we encourage you to hit the apply now button!