Foresite Recruitment Limited
Maintenance Operative
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Maintenance Operative
Maintenance Operative – New Build Homes
Location: Norfolk (ideally based around Norwich) Salary: £36,000 + van + fuel card
About the Role
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing UK housebuilder for a Maintenance Operative to join their Customer Care team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs and outstanding customer service. You'll be responsible for carrying out remedial works on newly built homes across the Norfolk area, ensuring homeowners receive the highest standard of aftercare.
The Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you'll be responsible for:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Carrying out multi-trade repairs and maintenance to occupied new-build homes.
- Completing carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating, making good, and general maintenance works.
- Diagnosing defects and completing repairs to a high standard.
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed, materials used, and time spent on each job.
- Liaising directly with homeowners, arranging appointments, and providing excellent customer service.
- Working safely at all times in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Ordering materials as required while minimising waste.
- Supporting the wider Customer Care team to ensure customer satisfaction remains a top priority.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in carpentry, general maintenance, or a multi-trade environment.
- Basic plumbing and decorating skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- A full UK driving licence (essential).
What’s on Offer?
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension
- Life assurance
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location