Maintenance Operative – Student Accommodation

Location: Cardiff City Centre
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to work within student accommodation based in Cardiff City Centre on a temporary assignment for a minimum of 4 weeks.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with good practical skills who is confident carrying out general maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the accommodation.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying out checks of vacant student rooms and identifying any maintenance issues
  
  
• Painting and touching up rooms where required
  
  
• Completing general repairs and fixing damaged or broken items
  
  
• Responding to leaks and other maintenance issues
  
  
• Helping with the movement of bins and general site duties
  
  
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs across communal areas
  
  
• Preparing rooms and accommodation areas to a high standard
  
  
• Reporting any issues that require specialist attention
  
  
• Supporting the wider accommodation team with general duties as required
  
  

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyman or similar practical role
  
  
• Good general DIY and repair skills
  
  
• Painting and decorating experience would be advantageous
  
  
• A practical, can-do attitude
  
  
• Good attention to detail
  
  
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
  
  
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
  
  

• Weekly or monthly pay – you decide
  
  
• Holiday entitlement
  
  
• Access to a workplace pension
  
  
• Share scheme after qualifying period
  
  
• And many more.