Customer Care Operative - Responsive Maintenance

The Lovell; Brandon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Travel Allowance

Holidays 26 days

Annual bonus

Private medical

Life Assurance

Pension

Digital GP

EAP

Sharesave

LifeStyle Hub

Job summary

The Lovell is seeking a Customer Care Operative to perform reactive maintenance across properties in the East Midlands. You will report to the Customer Care Manager and ensure issues are resolved safely and to a high standard, while coordinating with occupants and subcontractors as required.

The role focuses on joinery, sealing, painting and general repairs, with emphasis on health and safety and customer satisfaction. Training and collaboration within a supportive team are key features.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and respond to maintenance requirements at properties.
• Liaise with occupants and provide support to subcontractors as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.

Job description

Customer Care Operative - Responsive Maintenance

Date: 2026-09-28T01:30:19

Location: East Midlands

Country Code: GB

Postcode: NG32 3JE

Application Deadline: 2026-10-26T16:50:44.99

Job Description

We are seeking a Customer Care Operative to carry out reactive/responsive maintenance during maintenance period. Reporting to the Customer Care Manager, you'll attend properties across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, successfully resolve issues and ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard. In this role, you'll liaise with occupants and provide essential support to subcontractors as needed. You'll also build strong relationships with purchasers, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance the overall customer experience while maintaining a customer‑focused approach.

Type of works that you'll be undertaking:

• Joinery, mastic and sealing works, painting, patch up repairs and general making good.

All completed work must meet high-quality standards, achieve customer satisfaction and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. A key aspect of the role is maintaining high standards of health and safety for both operatives and occupants and ensuring the successful completion of defects liability works and working as part of a team when needed.

As our Customer Care Operative, you'll have solid general knowledge of construction, including familiarity with NHBC requirements and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of structural principles, alongside a sound knowledge of good trade practices. Awareness of environmental regulations is also essential for this role.

Benefits

• Company Van
• Travel Allowance
• Holidays - 26 days + ability to purchase additional holiday
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to our discount portal, LifeStyle Hub

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this.

We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Please refer to the Job Description upon completing your application.