Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Perform responsive repairs (flooring, carpentry, plumbing) in occupied homes.

Key Responsibilities

• carpentry
• plumbing
• welding
• flooring
• subfloor prep
• repairs

Tasks

-Undertake minor carpentry and plumbing tasks when required to support site works -Weld seams and finish edges to achieve a hygienic, watertight seal (equipment will be provided) -Always ensure compliance with health and safety standards -Install skirting and upstands to create smooth transitions between floor and wall surfaces -Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality results -Accurately measure, cut, and fit vinyl flooring to cap and cove standards -Prepare subfloors, ensuring surfaces are clean, level, and ready for installation -Carry out repairs and maintenance on existing cap and cove installations -Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across occupied properties -Undertake minor carpentry tasks such as fitting skirting boards, repairing door frames, or assembling fixtures -Carry out basic plumbing tasks including installing or repairing taps, fixing leaks, and connecting appliances

Requirements

• driving licence
• problem solving
• floor laying
• health & safety
• handheld devices
• customer service

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -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 -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

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

-mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have entitlement to work in the uk.

Security Clearance

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