External Works Operative

Saxon Weald; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,265 - 35,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Medical expense cashback

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Company van

Job summary

Saxon Weald is seeking an External Works Operative to perform a variety of external repairs and maintenance for homes and communities. The role involves hands-on tasks across fencing, brickwork, groundworks, roofing and guttering, with independent and team work to deliver high-quality workmanship.

You will manage your own workload, use a handheld tablet to record work, and follow strict safety practices. A full UK driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out external repairs and maintenance including fencing, groundworks, brickwork, roofing, roofline repairs and guttering.
• Able to diagnose repairs and carry out pre-inspections to identify related work and solutions.
• Experience working safely at height and using power tools, PPE and related equipment.
• Capable of completing work to a high standard while managing workload and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of external repairs and maintenance works.
• Manage own workload and maintain safe working practices at all times.
• Record work, materials used and outcomes using a handheld tablet.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

External repairs experience

Driving licence

Customer service

Tools

Power tools

Handheld tablet

Job description

External Works Operative

40 Hours Per Week

Circa £30,900 per annum

Do you take pride in delivering high-quality repairs that make a real difference to people's homes and communities? We're looking for a skilled and motivated External Works Operative to join our HomeFix team. In this varied, hands‑on role, you'll carry out a wide range of external repairs and maintenance works, helping to keep our customers' homes safe, secure and well maintained.

From fencing, brickwork and groundworks to roofing, roofline repairs and guttering, you'll use your experience to deliver high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Working both independently and as part of a team, you'll manage your own workload, use a handheld tablet to record your work, and maintain safe working practices at all times. If you enjoy problem solving, take pride in your work and are committed to delivering a great service for customers, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have experience carrying out external repairs and maintenance, including fencing, groundworks, brickwork, roofing, roofline repairs and guttering.


• Be able to diagnose repairs and carry out pre-inspections to identify associated works and effective solutions.


• Have experience working safely at height and using power tools, equipment and appropriate PPE.


• Be able to complete work to a high standard while managing your workload and meeting agreed timescales.


• Have experience working in occupied homes or customer‑facing environments and delivering excellent customer service.


• Be confident using handheld technology to record work, materials used and job outcomes accurately.


• Be able to work independently and collaboratively, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues where needed.


• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to satisfy a basic DBS check.

Reasons why you should apply:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Excellent employer pension contributions, 3x your contributions up to 12%


• Life assurance 4x annual salary.


• Cashback on day to day medical expenses up to £1300 (limits apply for each category)


• Leading Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts &cycle to work scheme


• Loyalty scheme for long-serving colleagues including increased annual leave


• Company van and fuel card provided, so you don’t pay any travel costs to and from work

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about what you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, or all elements of the role profile, we still encourage you to apply. We're keen to meet people that believe in our purpose and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who tick all the boxes.

DBS Checks

To ensure the safety of our vulnerable customers, this role is subject to a basic DBS check which will disclose details of any unspent cautions or convictions. We know that past incidents don’t always reflect who you are today, and we’ll carefully consider the details, including the nature of the conviction, the time that’s passed, and any positive changes you’ve made since then.

About Saxon Weald

Saxon Weald's purpose is to enable positive life chances by providing safe and secure homes. We are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience and wish to employ great people who are committed to our values. We have 7000 homes (81% in Horsham District, 6% in West Sussex, 5% in East Sussex, 8% in Hampshire).

We’re dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive environment where everyone feels they can be themselves. We recognise the value that a diverse workforce brings, and the different perspectives that colleagues from a range of backgrounds can bring. We therefore especially encourage applications from those who may be underrepresented in our organisation, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

As a disability-confident employer, we are fully supportive of any workplace adjustments that can be made to our recruitment process to give you a fair chance at sharing your skills and experience with us. To discuss further, please contact [e-mail]

Please note:

While we understand that using artificial intelligence (AI) can be helpful when preparing your CV, we ask that you answer all application questions yourself. This helps us get a genuine sense of your experiences and ideas, so we can get to know you as an individual.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.