Maintenance Officer

Job Opportunity: Maintenance Technician – Building Services

Are you a skilled tradesperson with a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance services? Network Recruitment Wales is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join the Building Services team in The Vale of Glamorgan, for a 12-week temporary contract to cover long-term sickness. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service, ensuring safe and effective repairs across council properties.

Role: Maintenance Technician 
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Contract Duration: 18/08/2025 – 10/11/2025
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday, flexible hours, including potential unsociable hours)
Rate: PAYE: £16.60 per hour | Umbrella: £21.17 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver reactive, planned, and cyclical maintenance repairs to an acceptable industry standard, in line with relevant legislation.
• Assist Building Maintenance Officers to ensure timely completion of repairs to meet customer needs and satisfaction.
• Pre-inspect and diagnose repair requirements using a Schedule of Rates, identifying necessary resources, materials, and plant.
• Accurately record work undertaken, including Schedule of Rates codes, working time, materials, and plant used.
• Ensure safe use and storage of issued plant and equipment.
• Provide a multi-skilled service, undertaking tasks outside your recognised trade (additional training may be provided).
• Conduct daily safety checks on vehicles and plant, recording findings as required.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing colleagues, apprentices, and trainees.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Adhere to the Council’s Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities Policy, Environmental Policy, and safeguarding procedures.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate officer.

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Recognised trade background 
  • Experience in building maintenance or repairs, with the ability to deliver work to industry standards.
  • Ability to pre-inspect, diagnose, and record maintenance tasks accurately using a Schedule of Rates.
  • Flexible approach to duties and working hours, including potential unsociable hours.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety, including compliance with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Ability to use technology and maintain associated systems for job functions.
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to conduct daily vehicle safety checks.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in multi-skilled maintenance tasks.
  • Previous work within a local authority or similar environment.
• Required Documents:
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Criminal Convictions Declaration
  • 2 years of references/work history

What We Offer:

• A rewarding role delivering essential maintenance services across council properties.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team under the guidance of the Maintenance Inspector.
• Competitive pay and a structured 37-hour workweek with potential for additional hours.
• A chance to develop your skills through training and mentoring opportunities.

Apply Now!
If you’re a skilled tradesperson ready to make an impact in Building Services, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales. For more details, contact us today!