Maintenance Operative
Persimmon Homes
Perform remedial and maintenance works in new homes, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Greater Nottingham
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Customer Care
Land Acquisition
Health and Safety
Sustainability
Data Protection/GDPR
Careers/Recruitment
Investor Relations
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Construction
Affordable Housing
Family Homes
Timber Frame Manufacturing
Brickwork
Roofing
Sustainable Communities
Role
What you would be doing
cost control
subcontractor liaison
workload prioritisation
operative app
quality assurance
hs&e compliance
- Minimise costs associated with remedial works and adhere to the sign-off and cost recording policies, identify all contra-charging opportunities.
- Liaise with and monitor subcontractors where appropriate, to complete inspections of reported defects, providing full details of agreed works to both the customer and the Customer Care Co-ordinators.
- Manage and prioritise workloads in order to complete high-quality remedial works in a timely manner and in accordance with set SLA’s.
- Complete all required online reporting via the Operative App, facilitating accurate record keeping of defect resolution and root cause analysis.
- Provide quality remedial works, ensuring compliance under the Persimmon Pledge and Customer Care Policies and Procedures.
- Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group's HS&E Policy and ensure compliance throughout team
What you bring
microsoft office
cscs card
pasma
customer service
driving licence
painting
- Conversant with Microsoft Office
- Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
- PASMA certificate is advantageous
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to be competent in all aspects of homeowner maintenance, including maintenance of machines and tools
- Full UK Driving Licence is required
- Painting and Joinery experience is required
- Life Cover & Contributory Pension
- Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- First Aid qualification would be advantageous
- Competitive salary
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Company
Overview
Since 1972
Year Established
Operated consistently as a leading homebuilder in the UK since its founding year.
£3+ Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved significant financial performance with over £3 billion in reported revenue.
- Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK.
- Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector.
- Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates.
- Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings.
- Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money.
- Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.
- Customer Focused – “Our customers are our first priority… by treating them fairly and with integrity.”
- Value Driven – “Deliver the best value, high quality homes… encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and cost‑efficiency.”
- Team Work – “We are one team, working in an open and collaborative manner… embrace diversity and new ideas.”
- Social Impact – “Build homes for the future in sustainable communities… leave a legacy that delivers economic, social and environmental value.”
- Excellence Always – “Strive to be excellent in all that we do… build the best value, high quality homes in the most cost‑effi cient manner.”
- Open culture – “Encourages frank and honest discussion… people feel able to be their authentic selves at work.”
- Flexible working – “Culture based on trust… you’ll want to do the right thing, and make the right decisions.”
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
22% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 3 emissions per m² floor area from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
146,068 Trees
Planted Across Developments
Approximately 146,068 trees planted across developments.
98% Waste
Recycled
98% of operational waste recycled in 2024.
- Netzero carbon homes in use by 2030
- Netzero carbon operations by 2040
- Longterm net zero valuechain target by 2045 (SBTi pathway)
- Maintain NHBC reportable items at 0.26 for year ending 31 Dec 2024
- Achieve 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new developments
- Ensure HBF five-star customer satisfaction rating
- Employee training: 15,350 training days delivered
- Average home SAP rating 84 (B EPC)
- Zero-carbon home pilot at Germany Beck, York: ASHP, solar PV, MVHR, wastewater heat recovery, EV charging
- 235 sites served by own timberframe, brick and tile factories in 2024
40% Female Employees
Target Representation
40% of total employees should be female by end of 2025.
32% Managers
Female Representation
Currently, 32% of managers are female, with a target of 45%.
34% Senior Management
Female Representation
34% of senior management are female, nearing the 35% target.
39% Salaried
Female Employees
39% of salaried employees are female, approaching the 45% target.
50 Apprentices
Female Recruitment Target
Targeting 50 female apprentices/technical trainees in construction roles.
- Completed external D&I review in early 2022.
- Established D&I Working Group and Council.
- Formed Employee Panel to inform progress.
- Implemented diversity training across the Group.
- Achieved Living Wage Foundation accreditation.
- Include all employees and subcontractors in Living Wage certification.
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