Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Perform multi-skill repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• plaster repairs
• tile repairs
• painting
• kitchen installation
• plumbing fixes
• tool maintenance

Tasks

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

Requirements

• driving licence
• fault-finding
• customer service
• multi-trade
• job management
• health safety

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-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! -Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. -Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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; candidates must already have uk work entitlement.

Security Clearance

-background, identity, security clearance & bpss check required. -proof of address, references, valid passport and uk residence for last 5 years needed.