About The Service
This role forms part of a restructure, Cardiff Council employees including Cardiff Works employees and other agency workers working for Cardiff Council will be given prior consideration.
The Gypsy Traveller Service forms part of the Supported Accommodation and Assessment Section and provides culturally appropriate accommodation, suitable to the needs of the Gypsy & Traveller Community. Through sites, site management deliver the following provisions:
- Dedicated housing management service
- Repairs and maintenance service
- Support Services
The service are currently implementing ambitious plans focusing on health, education and additional accommodation, creating an exciting opportunity for individuals to join the team as the service continues to grow in the future.
About the job
We are recruiting for
2 x Maintenance and Support Operatives (Gypsy Traveller Services) who will be responsible for:
Providing a comprehensive maintenance service to communal areas of the Gypsy & Traveller sites.
Carrying out repairs to all council owned property and buildings contained within these sites to include, carpentry services, electrical and plumbing maintenance proportionate to the role and within post holders skillset.
To contribute to the overall day to day function and play an active part in the development of the Gypsy & Traveller services.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an appropriate qualifications and training in a trade, for example carpentry, plumbing, electrical or grounds maintenance.
Previous experience of providing maintenance and repairs in a domestic or commercial environment.
You will be a proactive individual, who can demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply health and safety practices and conform to legislation.
Additional information
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This role will form part of on call rota, outside of normal office hours.
A full and valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is an essential requirement of this role.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Head teacher / Governing Body.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
You will be informed in advance whether the interview process for this role will be held in person or on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Matthew Evans – OM Supported Accommodation at matthew.evans@cardiff.gov.uk
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