Total 130 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 8AQ

Senior Research Technician

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced technician to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months, predominantly to support our Palaeoclimate, Image and Geochemistry research laboratories.

You will be responsible for:
the operational management of these research lab areas- carrying out lab inductions, training staff and students in technical and clean lab procedures, maintaining stock levels, servicing, and operating analytical equipment; overseeing lab safety, assessing risk, and encouraging sustainable lab practices.
carrying out analytical work to support academic researchers, e.g. conducting palaeoclimate multi-proxy analysis using light microscopy (preparing ocean sediment samples for stable isotope and trace metal analysis), Coulter Counter (for grain size analysis) and maintaining data and archive records.
Experience in working in a research laboratory is essential.

The successful candidate will also work as part of a friendly and supportive team of technicians, supporting the wider Schools Research Facilities, carrying out PAT testing, Legionella control and safety inspections. We will provide any relevant training and support that you may require.

As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits. The post will be based in the University Main Building.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), fixed term for a period of 12 months, available from September 2024.

Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 4). It is not expected to appoint above the first point of the scale Grade 4.18, £26,444 per annum.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lindsey Owen, Earth Technical Manager, email: owenl5@cardiff.ac.uk

For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact Claudia Pena Becerra, email: earthhr@cardiff.ac.uk

More information on the School can be found at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University

Important Notes:

Applications can only be accepted via the online system.

Date advert posted: 15 August 2024
Closing Date: 5 September 2024

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a temporary facilities crew member to cover staff absences due to sickness and holidays.

The temporary worker will assist the Estates Project Manager by managing day-to-day facilities services.

Responsibilities include supervising internal support staff and external contractors, performing general caretaking and handyperson duties, providing portering and maintenance support, and setting up conference rooms (including emergency out-of-hours coverage) as instructed by the line manager.

Additionally, the role involves supporting the Estates Department's business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the site remains a safe and efficient working environment for members, staff, and visitors.

The position is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with a pay rate of £15.63 per hour.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Vehicle Technician - Cardiff

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 basic depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with no weekends!

We are recruiting for a qualified Vehicle Technician for our client's workshop in Penarth. Would you like to work for a well-run, tight nit, family run business that prides itself on progressing its employees and creating a fantastic work environment?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a well-equipped workshop with a great team and site that offers training & promotion opportunities.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off over Christmas
• Free lunch Fridays!
• Nest pension (Contributed)
• Tool insurance included

Vehicle Technician role:

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics.
• Complete vehicle repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team and mainly bring a high attention to detail.
• General maintenance & repairs.

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• You must be fully qualified with Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance to be considered for this position
• We are ideally looking for someone with an MOT testing license, but this is not essential
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence

VTMDL

Octane Reference: OC18547

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Temporary to Permanent Role

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Walton Summit Preston

Mon - Fri, 08.00am until 17.00pm - 40 hrs paid weekly

We have a role available for a maintenance technician to work in Preston.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative and reactive repairs and maintenance of plant equipment, infrastructure, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule, execute, and oversee maintenance activities to ensure all plant equipment remains operational.
• Develop and implement a timely preventative maintenance schedule for machinery and equipment to maximise up-time.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with equipment and infrastructure.
  Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies according to diagrams, sketches, operational manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend or implement preventive measures.
  Document and manage records of maintenance repairs, ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and properly stored.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in maintenance, such as a national diploma, apprentice, or NVQ.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical plans and the ability the ability to analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic issues.
• Able to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, including P&IDs.
• The ability to operate with a hands-on approach.

Interested? Please apply now

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Vehicle Technician - Cardiff

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 basic, up to £39,300 OTE.

Working hours: Monday to Friday at 40 hours, 8:30am to 5pm, 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.

We are recruiting for a qualified Vehicle Technician for our client's workshop in Cardiff.

Would you like to work for one of the leading companies in the UK that prides itself on progressing its employees and creating a fantastic work environment.

This is an exiting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a state-of-the-art workshop, great team and site that offers training & promotion opportunities.

Benefits:

• Fantastic progression with further training to improve skill set and salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Uncapped bonus guaranteed for your first three months
• Uniform/Tool Insurance
• On site parking
• Staff Discount on products and services including car purchases and aftersales

Vehicle Technician role:

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics.
• Complete vehicle repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team and mainly bring a high attention to detail.
• General maintenance & repairs.
• Complete the work on the systems and occasionally videos for customers

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Ideally, we are looking for a fully qualified Vehicle Technician with a level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & repair however we will consider someone with a level 2 in vehicle maintenance with strong technical knowledge. If you are a time served Vehicle Technician, then we can discuss options.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence

If you have any further questions, then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV.

Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.

VTMDL

Octane Reference: OC16897

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job title: Maintenance Operative

Pay rate: PAYE £12.55 | Umbrella/CIS £15.57 an hour, weekly pay

Location: Cardiff, CF14 area

Contract: Temporary, Monday- Friday, 9-5

Job Description:

• Assisting trades as and when needed
• General site duties
• Planned Maintenance Tasks
• Site Repairs
• Basic handy person skills needed

If this sounds of interest to you, submit your updated CV today! Thanks, Louis at Randstad 0113 234 5745

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Education & Lifelong Learning
Cardiff West Community High School
Post Title: Food Technician
Post Reference: ED50247770
Scale: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£22,737 - £23,893) Pro Rata
Hours: 35 Hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract: Permanent
Start: As soon as possible
Due to the rapid growth of the school an exciting opportunity has arisen at CWCHS as a Food Technician.
Cardiff West Community High School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community school in the West of Cardiff. The school opened in September 2017 and we moved into an all-purpose new school site in April 2019.
We are looking for a hard working and enthusiastic individual to work within our busy Food & Nutrition Department.
The successful candidate will be able to provide reliable and flexible support. You should be able to demonstrate excellent skills when working within a Teaching Kitchen and with young learners. The successful candidate will need to have good interpersonal skills, be confident and innovative, reliable and flexible.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement which brings pay rates up to £12 per hour (scp 2 - 4). This supplement will be reviewed in January 2024 and thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 9am
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

About the Role
As an Estates & Facilities Officer, the role will involve key holding, which will be an important part of the role, to ensure the security of buildings and College equipment. Intruder and fire alarm call outs, out of hours, will be required. Liaising with contractors to ensure we meet legislative requirements and communicating any issues to their line manager if they cannot resolve them.
Full Time, Fixed Term until 31.08.2025
37 Hours Per Week
£25,314.00 - £27,198.00
Closing date: 20/08/2024
Further Information:
Staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd will have responsibility for the safeguarding and for the promoting the welfare of learner.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the College, either at your principal place of work or other College premises, commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.
It is recognised that duties and responsibilities of all posts may change from time to time and job descriptions may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect those changes which are commensurate with the role.
Application Guidance:
In line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, we will use the Person Specification to shortlist candidates. You should evidence how you have met all the Essential Criteria and, where applicable the Desirable Criteria outlined in the Person Specification. You should supply written evidence on how you fulfil each of the Essential Criteria (and if met, Desirable). You should outline in your ‘Further Information’ section evidence of how you meet the criteria in the same order in which they appear on the Person Specification.
Please note, Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient application be received.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Understand, receive and give technical instructions to other Maintenance workers. Provide advice and instruction to other maintenance workers. Provide reports both verbal and written to Team Leaders and M&E Managers. Liaise with senior clinical staff at ward/department level regarding maintenance tasks enabling work tasks to be carried out with minimum disruption to patient support services and patient care. Conduct workload in an unobtrusive manner, ensuring clinical and departmental staff in the locality are made aware of any disruption or potential noise etc. to ensure minimum distress levels to patients. Liaise appropriately with external Suppliers and Contractors, dealing with technical queries and information.

To support the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure safe medication practice with EPMA. Communicate to Senior pharmacy team current policies that will need updating to and to support this to ensure processes of EPMA working is clear. Support on the business process for medicines management from a technical perspective. Provide expert knowledge advice to wider team. Understand the use of other systems and how they interact i.e. WellSky, MTeD Understand how EPMA will function within the clinical environment and be clear of new processes. Identify and help deliver training requirements for wider team. Participate in local training initiatives. Participate in evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas, as appropriate. Responsible for planning and managing own workload, with a strong focus on delivery against agreed deadlines and needs of the service. High level of accuracy skills required as checking patient medicines on hourly basis for outpatients, inpatients and discharges in a pressurised ward and dispensary environment. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The opportunity
The opportunity exists for a suitably experienced candidate to contribute to support delivery and administration of sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy provision on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also be expected to support research activities and the supervision of student research project data collection and as appropriate. Completion of administrative duties and contribution to the enterprise activities of the School will be required.

Qualified to undergraduate level you should have a proven understanding of sports rehabilitation theory and practice and the ability to teach theoretical and practical techniques. You should have experience of a clinic environment and be able to rehabilitate a breadth of sports injuries.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise laboratory work and processes undertaken by staff, students and visitors.
Demonstrate practical techniques and processes and the operation of equipment in teaching rooms, specialist facilities to staff, students and visitors.
Advise and support academic / research staff and students on the use and application of techniques, equipment and process associated with programmes of study and research and innovation activities.
Support the delivery of practical and seminar sessions aligned to practical work and which have been planned by academic staff.
Advise on the purchase of new equipment and required maintenance of existing equipment. Purchase replacement or new equipment and consumable items. Undertake budgetary control, in close liaison with discipline staff and SROM.

What we are looking for
Degree in a relevant discipline including sports therapy / sport and exercise science / rehabilitation.
A recognised qualification in sports massage.
Experience and expertise with laboratory equipment including calibration procedures and minor maintenance.
Experience of teaching and assessment
Experience of appropriate computer hardware and software packages
Experience of health and safety and producing associated documents
Experience of delivery of sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Dr Jason Pedley, Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, at jpedley@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Further information
Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Regularly researching and evaluating of new Information and IT technologies to establish their benefit to the work undertaken by DHCW. Assisting in testing of applications to ensure that the systems developed meet the stated business requirements. Work autonomously within this role defining how the requirements and objectives are best achieved whilst being guided by the Senior Specialist (IT Support), IMTP, NHS Wales policies, IT regulations and best practice. Determine appropriate priorities when conflicting resource availability may affect the locality team and agreed resolution within line management and/or other relevant stakeholders. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.