General Operative

Overview

Hands‑on General Operative maintaining properties (fixtures, painting, plumbing, safety).

Key Responsibilities

• fixture installation
• plumbing repairs
• electrical checks
• cleaning
• safety compliance
• customer service

Tasks

-Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential -Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work -Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills -Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail -Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset -Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude -Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards

Requirements

• painting
• decorating
• organisational
• communication
• problem solving
• initiative

What You Bring

-Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation -Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills -Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative

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Benefits

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more -Access to EAP Counselling sessions -Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

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

-mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have uk work entitlement.

Security Clearance

-background, identity, security clearance & bpss check required. -proof of address, references, valid passport and proof of 5‑year uk residence are needed.