Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Perform multi‑trade repairs/maintenance in occupied social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• door repairs
• plastering
• kitchen install
• plumbing fixes
• emergency repairs
• tool maintenance

Tasks

-Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges -Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings -Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors -Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames -Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks -Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required -Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope -Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order -Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets -Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across occupied properties -Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works -Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes -Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard -Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets -Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing

Requirements

• driving licence
• multi‑trade
• fault-finding
• health safety
• customer service
• handheld devices

What You Bring

-Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes -Full UK driving licence -Good knowledge of repairs and maintenance -Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills -Ability to work alone -Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively -Proven experience in repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating) -Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices -Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

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Benefits

-Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -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 -Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! -Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

About Mears Group Plc

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship offered; candidates must already have uk work entitlement.

Security Clearance

-background, identity, security clearance & bpss checks will be carried out. -applicants must provide proof of address, references, a valid passport, and proof of uk residency for the last 5 years.