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Graduate Management Trainee
Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Graduate Management Trainee in Housing Repairs & Maintenance with Mears, mentored by Managing Director, gaining experience in strategic oversight, operational delivery, financial acumen, leadership, client engagement, innovation, and professional development.
17d ago
£35,000
Entry-level
Full Time
Kent, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
5,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Property Maintenance
Housing Management
Social Care
Design
Engineering
Technical Services
Facilities Management
Sector Specialisms
Housing Management
Building Repairs and Maintenance
Housing with Care
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Public Sector Building
Affordable Homes
Personal Care Services
Homelessness Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
project support
site visits
budget management
leadership development
data analysis
team collaboration
Support live housing maintenance projects, from planning stages through to delivery.
Visit sites and housing stock to understand first-hand the operational challenges and successes.
Assist in managing budgets, resources, and contractor performance.
Develop your leadership skills by shadowing managers and taking ownership of small-scale initiatives.
Analyse data and produce reports that help identify trends and drive improvements.
Participate in service reviews and suggest process improvements.
Collaborate with colleagues in customer service, technical, and compliance teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Work alongside our Senior Management Team, contributing to operational planning and decision-making.
What you bring
degree
excel
communication
problem solving
driving licence
financial
Willingness to relocate during the week for longer placement rotations in the second year of programme.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to work effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
A relevant undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: Business Management, Housing Studies, Construction or Facilities Management (or similar) completed within the last 24 months.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally to different sites when needed.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Outlook, and data management systems.
Financial acumen
Benefits
Access to Mears Rewards – offering discounts on retail, leisure, and travel
Excellent training and career development opportunities
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee support and wellbeing services
Share scheme participation
Annual Mears Fun Day to celebrate your achievements
Company pension and life insurance
Volunteering leave for community projects
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
all our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the uk, mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Security clearance
candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.
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