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Job profile for Building Services Operative
Building Services Operative
location_on Malpas Depot, South Wales 09/11/2026 Building Services Operative
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £27,851.23 Contractual hours 14 Basis Part time Job reference REQ00807 Attachments attachment Building Services Operative Oct2026.pdf
Job description
Vacancy: Building Services Operative (14 hours per week)
Closing date: Monday 9 November
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10 November
Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 18 November
Salary: £ 27,851.23 pro rata
About the vacancy:
We're looking for a part-time Building Services Operative (14 hours per week) to join our Property and Place team, helping to maintain safe, secure and welcoming environments across our 55+ housing schemes.
In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of our schemes, carrying out health and safety checks, monitoring cleanliness standards, undertaking minor repairs, and responding to maintenance issues. You'll play an important part in ensuring our residents enjoy a high-quality living environment while supporting compliance with health and safety requirements.
*A Full UK driving license is essential for this role
Specifically, in the role you will:
- Collaborate with other team members, contractors, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to building maintenance and improvements.
- Be the focal point for customers safety queries and concerns, understand written safety documentation and be able to interpret and relay information to customers.
- To have skills to enact basic repairs on site and understand the repairs process to
- To undertake basic site compliance checks in line with an agreed schedule e.g., visual inspection of fire doors, emergency lighting, weekly alarm tests, security of entry doors etc.
- Undertake site cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the premises.
- Management of contractors on site, supporting with access needs and inductions.
- Consult with the Contact Team to ensure that changes to job schedules are recorded and updated.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses and accidents to their line manager and the Safety team.
- Manage on site records and documentation.
- Report any ASB or issues to the relevant Neighbourhood Manager.
- Cover Caretaker duties in other city centre and high-rise properties as required.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure the high-rise buildings and sheltered accommodation is in good condition. This includes checking for leaks, faulty fixtures, and other issues, promptly reporting and addressing them.
- Keep all communal areas, including lobbies, hallways, staircases, elevators, and communal spaces, clean and tidy. Ensure waste management and recycling practices are followed.
- Monitor access points, ensuring the buildings are always secure. Report any suspicious activities and enforce safety regulations, including fire safety and evacuation procedures.
- Assist customers with any maintenance-related concerns and address their queries in a professional and courteous manner. Function as a point of contact for customers, offering support and resolving minor issues.
- Maintain the external areas, such as gardens, pathways, and parking lots, ensuring they are well-kept and safe for customers.
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents, and ensuring all safety equipment is in good working condition.
- Conduct minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, fixing door locks, and attending to plumbing and electrical issues.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, cleaning schedules, and customer communications.
- Be prepared to respond promptly to emergencies and be available for on-call duties as required.
- The postholder will undertake any other duties that are reasonable, proportionate, and commensurate with the grade of the role, as required to support the effective delivery of the service.
(Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information.)
For further information about the role, please contact recruitment@hedyn.wales
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Building Services Operative in Malpas employer: Hedyn
Hedyn is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme and generous annual leave. With a flexible work culture that promotes SMART working, team collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
