Posted 15 August, 2026
Maintenance Operative
Pertemps
Adamsdown, WLS, GB
Full Time
Job Description
\n Maintenance Operative – Student Accommodation\n
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Location: Cardiff City Centre\n
Salary: £15.00 per hour\n
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm\n
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks\n
Start Date: ASAP\n
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\n 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.\n
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\n 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.\n
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Key responsibilities:\n
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The ideal candidate will have:\n
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\n Working for PERTEMPS, you will benefit from:\n
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\n If interested, please apply or call Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776\n
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Location: Cardiff City Centre\n
Salary: £15.00 per hour\n
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm\n
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks\n
Start Date: ASAP\n
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\n 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.\n
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\n 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.\n
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Key responsibilities:\n
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- Carrying out checks of vacant student rooms and identifying any maintenance issues
\n - Painting and touching up rooms where required
\n - Completing general repairs and fixing damaged or broken items
\n - Responding to leaks and other maintenance issues
\n - Helping with the movement of bins and general site duties
\n - Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs across communal areas
\n - Preparing rooms and accommodation areas to a high standard
\n - Reporting any issues that require specialist attention
\n - Supporting the wider accommodation team with general duties as required
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The ideal candidate will have:\n
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- Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyman or similar practical role
\n - Good general DIY and repair skills
\n - Painting and decorating experience would be advantageous
\n - A practical, can-do attitude
\n - Good attention to detail
\n - The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
\n - Good communication skills and a professional approach
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\n Working for PERTEMPS, you will benefit from:\n
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- Weekly or monthly pay – you decide
\n - Holiday entitlement
\n - Access to a workplace pension
\n - Share scheme after qualifying period
\n - And many more.
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\n If interested, please apply or call Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776\n
