Ground Worker
Mears Group Plc
Perform external repairs and maintenance for social housing properties
20 days ago ago
£34,272
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brent, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
5,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Property Maintenance
Housing Management
Social Care
Design
Engineering
Technical Services
Facilities Management
Sector Specialisms
Housing Management
Building Repairs and Maintenance
Housing with Care
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Public Sector Building
Affordable Homes
Personal Care Services
Homelessness Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
external repairs
tool maintenance
fence installation
brickwork
concrete mixing
drainage works
- Carry out external repairs and maintenance across social housing properties
- Work respectfully in and around occupied homes, maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
- Erect and maintain fencing, gates, and boundary structures
- Provided high levels of customer care at all times
- Carry out minor brickwork and reinstatement works as required
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Mix and lay concrete for footings, bases, and hard standings
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and site standards
- Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
- Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required
- Undertake drainage works including gulley clearing, pipe repairs, and soakaway installations
- Install and repair paving, slabs, and pathways
What you bring
driving licence
health safety
problem solving
domestic repairs
handheld devices
customer service
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a ground worker position
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
- Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
- Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
- Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
- Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have uk work entitlement
- all roles are subject to relevant dbs/security checks before employment
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Company
Overview
Revenue Tops £1.13亿
Annual Revenue
The company achieved over £1.13 billion in revenue during 2024.
Founded in 1988
Year Established
The company was established in Gloucestershire in 1988.
Over 700,000 Homes
Social Homes Managed
The company maintains over 700,000 social homes across the UK.
- Rapid growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
- Specialist teams provide rapid-response and planned maintenance, refurbishment, boiler servicing, fire safety, and retrofitting services.
- Delivers tailored care-with-housing schemes and manages tenancies, leaseholds, and emergency accommodation.
- Builds affordable homes, handles capital works, and offers full lifecycle facilities management.
- Strategic acquisitions have shaped its full-service housing platform.
- Customer First – We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Make a Difference – We work with passion and drive to make a real difference.
- Be Accountable – We take ownership and are responsible for our actions.
- Teamwork – We believe in the power of collaboration and working together.
- Integrity – We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.
Net zero target
By 2050
A commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
50% reduction target
Carbon emissions by 2030
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by half by 2030.
- Sustainable construction practices and solutions.
- Investment in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy sources.
- Reducing waste to landfill through effective recycling programs.
- Partnerships with suppliers to improve sustainability across the supply chain.
40% by 2025
Women in Leadership
Aim to achieve a gender balance target with 40% women in leadership roles by 2025.
- Continuous monitoring and reporting on gender diversity.
- Annual training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
- Support for gender pay gap reporting and reduction initiatives.
- Encouraging flexible working to support diverse teams.
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