Ground Worker

Description

• Carry out external repairs and maintenance across social housing properties
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
• Work respectfully in and around occupied homes, maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and site standards
• Provided high levels of customer care at all times
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
• Erect and maintain fencing, gates, and boundary structures
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven experience in domestic repairs
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Fencing experience

Benefits

• 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
• 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!
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance