Multi Skilled Operative

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• 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!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance