Customer Service Technician

Elvet Recruitment; Stamfordham; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elvet Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Customer Service Technician to join a leading national housebuilder in the North East, reporting to the Newcastle office and covering developments across the region.

The role involves remedial works, defect resolution, and delivering high-quality customer service to homeowners after completion of new homes, with a focus on first-time completion and safety standards.

Formación

• Proven multi-trade experience in residential properties.
• Strong carpentry, making good, painting, dry lining, tiling and grouting skills.
• Experience fitting/adjusting kitchen doors, cabinets and base units.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and diagnosing simple issues.
• Good mastic/sealant application for quality finishes.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out remedial and maintenance works in occupied/unoccupied properties.
• Complete repairs and resolve defects reported by the customer service team.
• Undertake general carpentry including kitchen door/cabinet work and door alignment.
• Carry out making good, painting, decorating, dry lining, tiling and grouting.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and diagnose common issues.
• Carry out mastic/sealant works to high-quality finish.
• Review defect lists and prioritise workloads to meet timescales.
• Identify and collect materials ahead of customer appointments.
• Ensure works meet NHBC, LABC and Premier standards with first-time completion.
• Liaise with homeowners, providing professional customer service throughout repairs.
• Support Area Managers with inspections and end-of-defect period issues.
• Provide feedback on subcontractor workmanship and recurring issues.
• Assist with customer-ready inspections and ad hoc works on developments.
• Collaborate with Customer Service Manager to maintain effective service.
• Complete all work safely and cost-effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Conocimientos

Multi-trade experience

Carpentry

Painting & decorating

Dry lining

Tiling & grouting

Kitchen fittings

Basic plumbing

Sealant application

Educación

Carpentry qualification

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Multi-Trade Operative with a strong background in residential property maintenance and a passion for delivering excellent customer service?

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for a Customer Service Technician to join a leading national housebuilder within its North East division, reporting to the Newcastle office and covering residential developments across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established housebuilding business, supporting its customer care function by carrying out remedial works, resolving property defects and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service following completion of their new home.

The successful candidate will be an experienced multi-trade operative, confident carrying out a range of repairs within residential properties. You'll have a keen eye for detail, take pride in the quality of your workmanship and be comfortable working directly with homeowners to resolve issues efficiently, ideally completing works to a high standard on the first visit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out remedial and maintenance works within occupied and unoccupied residential properties.
• Completing repairs and resolving defects reported through the customer service team.
• Undertaking general carpentry, including changing kitchen doors, cabinets and base units, and adjusting door alignment.
• Carrying out making good, painting, decorating, dry lining, tiling and grouting.
• Completing basic plumbing repairs and diagnosing common plumbing issues.
• Undertaking mastic and sealant works to achieve a consistent, high-quality finish.
• Reviewing defect lists and prioritising workloads to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.
• Identifying and collecting the necessary materials ahead of customer appointments.
• Ensuring works are completed to NHBC, LABC and Premier standards, with a focus on quality and first-time completion.
• Liaising directly with homeowners and customers, providing a professional and helpful service throughout the repair process.
• Supporting Area Managers and Partners with inspections and resolving defects reported during the End of Defect Period.
• Providing feedback on subcontractor workmanship and identifying recurring quality issues.
• Assisting with customer-ready inspections and ad hoc works on completed developments.
• Working closely with the Customer Service Manager and Coordinators to ensure an effective customer care service.
• Completing all work safely and cost-effectively, identifying opportunities to improve standards and reduce costs.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in a multi-trade role within residential properties.
• Strong practical skills across general carpentry, making good, painting and decorating, dry lining, tiling and grouting - essential.
• Experience fitting or adjusting kitchen doors, cabinets and base units.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and the ability to diagnose and resolve straightforward plumbing issues.
• Good mastic and sealant application skills, with an understanding of quality finishes.

Desirable:

• A formal carpentry qualification.
• Practical knowledge of NHBC Standards.
• Familiarity with NHBC's A Consistent Approach to Finishes, particularly Chapter 9.
• Previous experience within housebuilding, new-build housing or a residential customer care department.

The Details

• Role: Customer Service Technician
• Location: North East
• Reporting Office: Newcastle
• Salary: £35,000 DOE
• Contract: Permanent
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative or Maintenance Technician looking to join an established housebuilder and play an important role in maintaining customer satisfaction and quality standards across its North East developments.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail