Multi Skilled Operative

Bellway Homes; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellway Homes in the Manchester division seeks a Multi Skilled Operative to ensure new homes meet high quality standards prior to handover. You will identify defects, perform finishing works and support site teams to deliver a first-class customer experience.

The role requires multi-trade ability (joinery, decorating, plastering, basic plumbing) and a focus on attention to detail. CSCS card and a full UK driving licence are desirable; First Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential housebuilding, finishing or property maintenance.
• Multi-trade capability across joinery, decorating, plastering and basic plumbing.
• NHBC quality expectations are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out snagging inspections on completed or near-complete homes.
• Identify defects and ensure works meet company standards and NHBC requirements.
• Perform remedial and finishing works including joinery, decorating, plastering and plumbing.
• Prepare plots for customer demonstrations and handover.
• Work with site teams and subcontractors to rectify defects promptly.
• Maintain records of snagging items and completed works.
• Support health and safety inspections and keep areas tidy.

Skills

Joinery

Decorating

Plaster patching

Basic plumbing

General repairs

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

First Aid Qualification

Job description

At Bellway we recognise 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.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• 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 is 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.

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