Maintenance Assistant

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities team here in Caterham.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will help manage Planned Preventative Maintenance carried out by external contractors, while also handling reactive maintenance tasks for the building, including general repairs, alterations, redecoration, and refurbishment work.

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in property maintenance or facilities role.
• Practical knowledge of basic repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).
• Previous experience carrying out routine inspections.
• Understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you’ll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution.
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi‑annual health checks.
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary.
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression.
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms.
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging.
• Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly dress‑down Friday raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working.

At Croudace, we don’t just build homes—we build fulfilling careers. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success.

If you’d like to find out more about this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at recruitment@Croudace.co.uk. If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes.