Labourer/Llafurwr

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The Opportunity

Cambria Maintenance Services have an exciting opportunity for a 6 month fixed term Labourer role in South Wales, based in our Cardiff Office.

Who are Cambria?

Established in 2010, Cambria undertake a wide range of housing maintenance works across Wales with offices in Cardiff, Ewloe and Newcastle Emlyn. Our work includes reactive repairs, empty property preparation, electrical testing and gas servicing.

While wholly owned by Wales & West Housing Association, we are an independent company used to fulfil the maintenance and servicing needs of the Wales & West Housing Group. This gives us great security of work and consistent growth for the Group as a whole.

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting role where the work is varied and you can feel a real sense of achievement from doing the right job with the best products, making a real difference to the lives of the residents of Wales and West Housing. 

As a Labourer will be required to assist with a diverse range of property maintenance repairs and refurbishment work. As such this role involves a large degree of problem solving and suits an individual who enjoys thinking on their feet to complete a variety of maintenance related tasks.

We are looking for a Labourer to join Cambria Maintenance Services as part of the team that prepare empty properties for new residents to move in and call their home. 

Based in South Wales, this role involves cleaning, property clearance, basic repairs, and assisting with reactive maintenance and refurbishment work.  You'll also help keep our estates clean. 

Most of the work is within Cardiff, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil and we welcome applications from those living within these areas.   

The ideal candidate will have some understanding of property maintenance activities and be able to undertake clearance, removals, and cleaning work. 

The rate of pay for this role is £12.60 per hour for a basic 40-hour week, (average earnings 26,208.00).

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave (plus an additional 8 bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
• The ability to buy and sell leave up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
• Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme.
• Support through an employee assistance and counselling service including financial support towards dental, optical & medical treatments as well as critical illness cover.
• Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x salary death in service life insurance cover.
• Annual pay and benefits review.
• Additional payment for participation in out of hours service.
• Tool purchase allowance following successfully passing probation.
• Mobile phone for work purposes.

What are our Values?

We operate with strong values, meaning both you and the organisation will behave fairly, openly, responsibly, supportively and efficiently. All underlined by our vision of “Strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities.

Full details about Cambria, its values, operating principles, and further information about this role can be found at https://www.cambria-ltd.co.uk/

To Apply:

Applying is easy, just complete our online application form by clicking the blue button below on this page and submit a CV for review.

Applications are being accepted via our online application process only, unless a disability makes this more difficult. If this is the case or you require any more information about the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Jordan Evans on 07554012109 or Lucinda Hyde 07483930070.

You must possess a current valid full driving licence.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check due to the nature of the role.

Cambria reserves the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Closing date: Tuesday, 16th September 2025

Assessment date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025