Multiskilled Operative / Maintenance Operative

Anglian Home Improvements; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement company in Norwich is seeking a Multi-skilled Operative. This role involves repairs and maintenance across multiple trades, requiring practical skills and a Level 2/3 qualification in carpentry, brickwork, plumbing, or painting. The ideal candidate will have good communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to read technical drawings. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

31 days holiday, increasing with service

Paid time off annually to volunteer

Comprehensive health & well-being benefits

Discounts on gym memberships

Group Perks and freebies

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have basic math, English, and computer skills.
• Level 2/3 City & Guilds qualification in relevant trades is essential.
• Experience working across different trades is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance across various sites.
• Plan small projects and estimate costs.
• Use company software for task management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Mathematics skills

English language skills

Computer skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Level 2/3 City & Guilds in carpentry or related field

Job description

About Us

At Anglian we’re a leading home improvement company committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional service. Our success is built on innovation, dedication, and a customer-first approach. Join us to make a real impact in an exciting and fast-paced industry.

The Role

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Operative to join our team. If you have a Level 2 qualification in carpentry, brickwork, or painting and decorating - and enjoy working across different trades, this role could be ideal.

Working hours

09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance across buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas
• Complete planned jobs and respond to issues as they arise
• Use company phone/tablet and software to manage tasks, records, and communication
• Work independently or as part of a team, depending on the task
• Help plan small projects, estimate costs, and order materials
• Work from instructions and drawings, managing time to meet deadlines
• Support apprentices, collaborate with other trades, and maintain high standards
• Communicate clearly, report problems, and suggest improvements

What we need

• Good basic Maths, English, and computer skills
• Level 2/3 City & Guilds in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, or painting and decorating
• Able to work across different trades and deliver quality work
• Comfortable using Word and Excel
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to read technical drawings and plan tasks

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• 31 days holiday, increasing with service, plus have your birthday off
• Paid time off annually to volunteer
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including cycle to work scheme, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, food shopping and most major high street retailers
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a company that values its people and its products, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of window manufacturing.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.