26/01/2026
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative – Customer Care
Location: Residential sites in and around the Reigate area
(Company van provided and taken home)
Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: From around April (flexible to allow for notice periods)
Advertised by: AS Solutions Recruitment Ltd
The Opportunity
AS Solutions Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established residential house builder for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to work within their Customer Care / Aftercare department.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is currently working in a customer care or aftercare role for a housebuilder and is looking for a move.
This is not a training role. The successful candidate must be fully experienced and capable of working independently from day one, delivering customer care maintenance works within occupied residential properties.
The Role
This is a hands-on, customer-facing position supporting completed residential developments.
Key responsibilities include:
Working within the Customer Care department supporting occupied homes
Carrying out property inspections and identifying defects
Completing minor works and remedial maintenance
Fault finding and resolving issues efficiently
Liaising with customer care coordinators and site teams
Working independently while maintaining a professional approach with homeowners
All works are carried out on residential developments in and around the Reigate area. A company van is provided and taken home, allowing you to travel directly to sites with tools and materials.
Type of Work Involved
General maintenance and minor repairs
Multitrade works (carpentry, basic plumbing, general repairs)
Occasional working at height or in confined spaces
Carrying and hanging fire doors for replacement
This role is physically active and involves manual handling and practical maintenance tasks.
About You
This role will suit someone who is already established in a customer care / aftercare role within residential construction.
You will:
Have a strong trade background
Be currently working (or very recently worked) as a Customer Care Operative or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative for a residential housebuilder
Be confident working independently in occupied homes
Be comfortable dealing directly with homeowners
Be capable of stepping straight into the role with minimal supervision
This role is not suitable for candidates requiring training or close day-to-day support.
Essential requirements:
Proven experience in a customer care / aftercare role for a housebuilder
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and multitrade maintenance skills
Good customer service and communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
CSCS Card
First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling
SSSTS or SMSTS
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Overtime included within annual salary
Occasional emergency or weekend work may be required
Package & Benefits
Company van provided and taken home
5 weeks annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Additional holiday entitlement with long service
Permanent role with a respected residential house builder
Consistent workload across residential sites
Project Types
New build residential developments
Existing residential rental portfolio
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Please send your CV to [email protected]