Maintenance Technician - Build-to-Rent Residential

Cardiff City Centre
Up to £34,000 + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join the on-site team at a premium Build-to-Rent (BTR) residential development in Cardiff City Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing property sectors, where you'll play a key role in maintaining a high-quality residential community and delivering an exceptional living experience for residents.

Working as part of a professional on-site team, you'll take ownership of day-to-day maintenance, repairs, health & safety compliance, contractor management and apartment turnarounds across a modern, large-scale residential development.

The Role

As the Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for the presentation, upkeep and smooth operation of the development, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across resident apartments and communal areas.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with the General Manager, Block Manager and external contractors to ensure the building operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across apartments and communal areas.
• Diagnose and complete repairs including carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, and general maintenance.
• Undertake basic plumbing and minor electrical repairs where appropriate.
• Manage maintenance requests through the CRM system, ensuring service level agreements are consistently achieved.
• Liaise with residents, providing updates and delivering excellent customer service throughout the repair process.
• Support the mobilisation and ongoing operation of the development, including snagging, defect management and contractor coordination.
• Carry out daily inspections of the building, plant rooms and communal areas to ensure health & safety compliance.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and statutory compliance requirements.
• Monitor stock levels of tools, equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Manage external contractors, oversee works on site and ensure permits are issued where required.
• Complete apartment inspections before move-ins and after move-outs, carrying out repairs and redecoration to minimise void periods.
• Maintain the appearance of communal areas, external spaces and building facilities to a consistently high standard.
• Move furniture and equipment between apartments as required.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and organised maintenance professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys delivering a first-class service.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance role within residential property, Build-to-Rent (BTR), Private Rented Sector (PRS), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) or hospitality.
• Strong practical skills in carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating.
• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and health & safety compliance.
• An IOSH qualification or Health & Safety certification (desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience coordinating contractors and overseeing maintenance works.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £34,000 basic salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to build your career within the growing Build-to-Rent sector.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusive employer committed to diversity, equality and creating a positive workplace culture.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity in Cardiff and want to be part of a high-quality residential environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.