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Tradesperson (Skilled Plasterer)


Job Location:

Cardiff - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tradesperson Skilled (All Trades) 4 Month Contract

Location: Cardiff (Mobile Working)
Rate: 21.60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 4 Month Contract
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Directorate: Housing & Communities
Service: Responsive Repairs Unit
Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking seasoned Skilled Tradespeople to become integral members of our Responsive Repairs Team tasked with executing repairs and maintenance across Council-owned properties in Cardiff. This mobile position involves working in both occupied and vacant properties ensuring that all repairs and maintenance meet high standards and comply with relevant laws health and safety protocols and Council guidelines. We invite applications from qualified professionals with expertise in various trades including electrical plumbing carpentry plastering bricklaying painting and decorating glazing scaffolding and heating and plumbing.

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.

Requirements
Requirements:

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.
Whats 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.
Ideal for individuals with experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson Electrician Plumber Carpenter Plasterer Painter & Decorator Bricklayer Glazier Heating Engineer Maintenance Operative or Responsive Repairs Technician.


Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Qualifications NVQ Level 2 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in a recognised trade including: 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 Recognised trade apprenticeship. Experience working within a responsive repairs or maintenance environment. Experience working directly with customers and resolving issues. Experience using technology and mobile working systems. Experience carrying out repairs within residential properties. Skills Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Methodical approach to work and problem solving. Ability to analyse information and make effective decisions. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work to deadlines and quality standards. Desirable Requirements NVQ Level 3 or Advanced City & Guilds qualification. Experience working within 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 required. Whats 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 busy Responsive Repairs Team. Varied workload across occupied and void residential properties. Potential involvement in out-of-hours and emergency response work. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson Electrician Plumber Carpenter Plasterer Painter & Decorator Bricklayer Glazier Heating Engineer Maintenance Operative or Responsive Repairs Technician.