Multi Skilled Operative

Bellway Plc; Olney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellway Plc is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative in Olney to ensure new homes are finished to the highest quality before handover. The role focuses on snagging, defect rectification, and finishing works across joinery, decorating, plastering and basic plumbing.

You will work with site teams to present homes to customers, maintain safety standards, and keep clear records of works completed. Full UK driving licence and CSCS card are preferred, with First Aid desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience within residential housebuilding, construction finishing, or property maintenance.
• Multi-trade skills covering joinery, decorating, plaster patching, basic plumbing, or general repairs.
• NHBC knowledge and understanding of housebuilding quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out snagging inspections of completed and near-complete homes.
• Identify defects, quality issues, and incomplete works against company standards and NHBC requirements.
• Undertake a wide range of remedial and finishing works including: joinery, decorating, plaster repairs and basic plumbing.
• Ensure plots are fully prepared and presented for customer demonstrations and legal completion.
• Work alongside site management teams and subcontractors to rectify defects promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of snagging items and completed works.
• Support delivery of high customer satisfaction through quality workmanship.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Workload management

Education

CSCS card

First Aid Qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative

Date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00

Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire, GB, MK46 4

Application Deadline: 2026-12-20T11:03:54.76

At Bellway we recognize that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service, and trust. In addition to this, we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Manchester division is looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Operative to join the Division's Construction team.

Role

The role of Multi Skilled Operative is responsible for ensuring new homes are completed to the highest quality standards prior to customer handover. The role focuses on identifying, rectifying, and closing out defects, carrying out finishing works, and supporting site teams to deliver a first-class customer experience.

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out snagging inspections of completed and near-complete homes.
• Identify defects, quality issues, and incomplete works against company standards and NHBC requirements.
• Undertake a wide range of remedial and finishing works including:
  • Basic joinery and carpentry
  • Decorating and paint touch-ups
  • Minor plaster repairs
  • Basic plumbing adjustments
  • Basic maintenance and repair works
• Ensure plots are fully prepared and presented for customer demonstrations and legal completion.
• Work alongside site management teams, subcontractors, and Customer Care teams to ensure all defects are rectified promptly.
• Complete customer care remedial works where required following occupation.
• Maintain accurate records of snagging items and completed works.
• Monitor the quality of subcontractor workmanship and report recurring issues to site management.
• Assist with health and safety inspections and ensure all works are completed in accordance with site rules and company procedures.
• Support the delivery of excellent customer satisfaction scores through high-quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition.

The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

Experience

• Experience within residential housebuilding, construction finishing, or property maintenance.
• Multi-trade skills covering several of the following:
  • Joinery
  • Decorating
  • Plaster patching
  • Basic plumbing
  • General repairs
• Previous experience in a dedicated snagging, finishing foreman or customer care operative role is desirable.
• NHBC knowledge and understanding of housebuilding quality standards are desirable.

Qualifications and Training

• First Aid Qualification is desirable.
• CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to identify construction defects and quality issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.

Additional Details

• Function: Construction
• Location: Warrington
• Salary: Competitive
• Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Closing date: 01.10.2026