Lead Multiskilled Operative

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Lead Multiskilled Operative

40 Hours / Permanent

Tongwynlais, Cardiff with regular travel in and around the Vale and Valleys / Cardiff Areas

£34,580 to £36,400

Are you looking to join a successful in-house repairs team? Do you have extensive trade experience and the ability to support a high performing team? Then we may have just the job for you!

About Us

The Cadarn Housing Group is the parent company with Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous as subsidiaries.

Cadarn Housing Group is the parent of the Group and provides oversight and support services role. Newydd Housing Association is a charitable housing association, that offers over 3,000 affordable homes for rent and sale to people where need is at its greatest in Mid and South Wales, working in several local authority areas. Cadwyn Housing Association owns and manages 2,000 homes for affordable rent and low-cost home ownership as well as a range of community regeneration initiatives.

Location of Work

This post is based from our office in Tongwynlais, Cardiff. The role will involve you travelling and working in the Cardiff, Vale and Valleys regions, with occasional travel to Newtown, Powys.  

About you

The Lead Multi Skilled Operative will cover all aspects of the Multi Skilled Operative role plus additional Lead responsibilities. The Multi Skilled Operative responsibilities include carrying out maintenance and improvements to our properties and to deliver a high-quality repairs service whilst maintaining our homes to the highest standard.

In addition, the Lead role will also include assisting with onsite assessments and inspections, identifying training needs and being the first point of contact for customer feedback. You will also provide cover for the Maintenance Supervisor when required and be a role model for the maintenance team by working to improve efficiencies and maximise service delivery.

Previous experience in a repairs or maintenance role is essential and you will also need a broad knowledge and practical experience of all aspects of building maintenance and repairs including general plumbing, carpentry, tiling and patch plastering.

This is a demanding and challenging delivery role, and you should enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload, whilst also being a team player with great customer service and communication skills.

At Cadarn we expect high standards of work and the ability to be flexible, innovative and solution focused is important to us. Central to the way you work should be the desire to finish jobs “right first time”. So, if you are looking to be part of our team then we want to hear from you!

This role will be working a 40hr week in and around the Cardiff, Vale and Valleys with occasional travel to Newtown, Powys. You will also be part of our paid out of hours rota and a full driving license is essential.  The job is also subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (CRB) Check and a renewal check every three years.

Closing date for applications: midnight on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 9 July 2026

*Please note that we reserve the right to close the role earlier than scheduled if a suitable candidate is found and/or subject to the number of applications received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Cadarn are proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We respect and seek to empower our people by supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds particularly from people of colour or people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our workplace.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss your experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.