General Manager at Mears Group Plc in Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

cost control

p&l monitoring

performance review

safety compliance

client relations

personnel management

Follow appropriate training to fully understand the business operating systems to ensure compliant effective cost control and efficient operational performance.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations
Identify areas of difficulty in terms of profit and loss
Review, monitor and control Branch/Contract performance to ensure delivery of P&L is in line with or exceeding agreed budget levels.
Undertake H&S visits with the H&S team.
Effectively manage, support and resolve personnel issues.
Develop sustainable key Client/Stakeholder relationships
Ensure at a minimum monthly structured reviews of the Branch/Contract that demonstrate stringent controls

Requirements

team leadership

risk management

microsoft

social housing

contract management

maintenance

Experience of effectively leading & managing a team
Demonstrate control over all business governance, risk management processes and adherence to delegated authorities.
IT literate utilising Microsoft packages.
Experience of working within social housing
Demonstrable strong understanding of the principles of contract management
Having a genuine understanding of industry and service delivery to a full range of clients
Experience of working in a repairs and maintenance environment

Benefits

Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
Share saver scheme
Refer a friend scheme (total award £1000)
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
Excellent training and development opportunities and 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays.
Long service and additional holiday leave - Colleagues who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers
Sick Pay
Eye test vouchers
Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park, M&Ds Themepark, fully paid for including lunch
Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

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

Security clearance

all roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Company

Overview

Revenue Tops £1.13亿

Annual Revenue

The company achieved over £1.13 billion in revenue during 2024.

Founded in 1988

Year Established

The company was established in Gloucestershire in 1988.

Over 700,000 Homes

Social Homes Managed

The company maintains over 700,000 social homes across the UK.

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.

Culture + Values

Customer First – We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Make a Difference – We work with passion and drive to make a real difference.
Be Accountable – We take ownership and are responsible for our actions.
Teamwork – We believe in the power of collaboration and working together.
Integrity – We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

Environment + Sustainability

Net zero target

By 2050

A commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

50% reduction target

Carbon emissions by 2030

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by half by 2030.

Sustainable construction practices and solutions.
Investment in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy sources.
Reducing waste to landfill through effective recycling programs.
Partnerships with suppliers to improve sustainability across the supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% by 2025

Women in Leadership

Aim to achieve a gender balance target with 40% women in leadership roles by 2025.

Continuous monitoring and reporting on gender diversity.
Annual training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
Support for gender pay gap reporting and reduction initiatives.
Encouraging flexible working to support diverse teams.

Articles

Careers at Mears Group

Our Services

Mears Group Overview

Role

Description

cost control

p&l monitoring

performance review

safety compliance

client relations

personnel management

Follow appropriate training to fully understand the business operating systems to ensure compliant effective cost control and efficient operational performance.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations
Identify areas of difficulty in terms of profit and loss
Review, monitor and control Branch/Contract performance to ensure delivery of P&L is in line with or exceeding agreed budget levels.
Undertake H&S visits with the H&S team.
Effectively manage, support and resolve personnel issues.
Develop sustainable key Client/Stakeholder relationships
Ensure at a minimum monthly structured reviews of the Branch/Contract that demonstrate stringent controls

Requirements

team leadership

risk management

microsoft

social housing

contract management

maintenance

Experience of effectively leading & managing a team
Demonstrate control over all business governance, risk management processes and adherence to delegated authorities.
IT literate utilising Microsoft packages.
Experience of working within social housing
Demonstrable strong understanding of the principles of contract management
Having a genuine understanding of industry and service delivery to a full range of clients
Experience of working in a repairs and maintenance environment

Benefits

Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
Share saver scheme
Refer a friend scheme (total award £1000)
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
Excellent training and development opportunities and 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays.
Long service and additional holiday leave - Colleagues who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers
Sick Pay
Eye test vouchers
Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park, M&Ds Themepark, fully paid for including lunch
Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

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

Security clearance

all roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Company

Overview

Revenue Tops £1.13亿

Annual Revenue

The company achieved over £1.13 billion in revenue during 2024.

Founded in 1988

Year Established

The company was established in Gloucestershire in 1988.

Over 700,000 Homes

Social Homes Managed

The company maintains over 700,000 social homes across the UK.

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.

Culture + Values

Customer First – We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Make a Difference – We work with passion and drive to make a real difference.
Be Accountable – We take ownership and are responsible for our actions.
Teamwork – We believe in the power of collaboration and working together.
Integrity – We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

Environment + Sustainability

Net zero target

By 2050

A commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

50% reduction target

Carbon emissions by 2030

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by half by 2030.

Sustainable construction practices and solutions.
Investment in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy sources.
Reducing waste to landfill through effective recycling programs.
Partnerships with suppliers to improve sustainability across the supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% by 2025

Women in Leadership

Aim to achieve a gender balance target with 40% women in leadership roles by 2025.

Continuous monitoring and reporting on gender diversity.
Annual training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
Support for gender pay gap reporting and reduction initiatives.
Encouraging flexible working to support diverse teams.

Articles

Careers at Mears Group

Our Services

Mears Group Overview