Estates Handyperson

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cadwyn Full time
Cadwyn is a community housing association based in Cardiff.

We are a diverse business with experience in social housing management and development, social lettings, market lets and sales, commercial regeneration, an amazing recycling project and supporting tenants to gain valuable skills and employment.


We are looking for an Estates Handyperson who has the desire to deliver a high quality service for our tenants.


The team deal with our Estates at Cadwyn and there is a variety of tasks for you to get involved with.

This will include making sure the grounds and schemes are cleaned and kept to a high standard.

Each scheme will vary depending on the size and tasks required but you will be expected to carry out relevant tasks as following;

  • Upkeep of grounds which would include grass cutting, litter picking, cutting back any relevant overgrown areas and weeding
  • Window Cleaning
  • Cleaning of communal areas and spaces, making sure bin areas and other external area are clear from rubbish and other belongings
  • Minor repairs as necessary


You will also deal with making sure that our communal areas, spaces and Estates are free from any Health & Safety Hazards, this would include risks which could cause injuries from slips, trips and falls and any other risks which could arise such as fire hazards, electrical hazards and reporting this to the Compliance & Estates Team.

You must be able to work on your own and within a team to deliver the services as required for our tenants


At Cadwyn the majority of our staff work in an agile way, working mostly at home with the ability to hot desk at one of our three sites across Cardiff or to work from any other suitable/convenient location.

Please note this role will be site based.

What we offer:

  • The chance to work for an organisation with strong values: Kindness, Honesty, Fairness and Respect
  • A great permanent, full time opportunity
  • 22 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development at a pace to suit you
  • Access to a great Pension Scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • An annual flexible cash benefit
  • A cycle to work scheme
  • Have a positive and proactive attitude
  • Have relevant experience in working within housing or a similar role
  • Have a good knowledge in Health & Safety
  • Be highly organised, able to manage and prioritise work in a timely manner

Other useful information:

  • Please click link to download the job description
  • Estates Handyperson JD
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  • Please click link to download the person specification
  • Estates Handyperson
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  • Please click link to download Cadwyn's values cadwyn values
  • Closing date: 9.00am Monday 23rd January 202
  • Interviews: w/c 23rd January 202
  • Other: A basic DBS check will be required for this post


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