Job Description

The Opportunity


Cambria Maintenance Services have an exciting opportunity for a Trade Operative (Bathroom/ Kitchen fitter) in South Wales, based in our Cardiff Office.


You will be provided with a company vehicle for business use as well as a fuel card to facilitate your travel to complete your work.


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 Trade Operative (Bathroom/ Kitchen Fitter) you will be required to deliver 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.


The position in question will be part of our planned bathroom team, with the ideal candidate having previous experience of completing tasks such as:


Full Bathroom and Kitchen Installations
Plumbing and Pipework Adjustments
Wall and Floor Tiling, Including Surface Preparation
Basic Carpentry and Unit Fitting
Vinyl Flooring Installation
General Repairs and Maintenance Duties


Whilst the role will require lone working most of the time, there is opportunity for interaction between your colleagues and residents, and this relationship is something that Cambria and its employees both enjoy and are proud of.


You will also participate in our 24/7 emergency call out servicefor which there is an additional payment. This service whilst compulsory for all employees, allows for flexibility with colleagues able to swap or cover each others scheduled call out dates.


The rate of pay for this role is 15.25 per hour for a basic 40-hour week, (average earnings 31,720 per year).


Whats 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 & Tablet 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 peoples 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 on 07970675480.


If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Gareth Thomas on 029 2084 7600.


You must possess a current valid full driving licence as a company van is provided.


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


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


Closing date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025


Assessment date: TBC