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General Operative
Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Perform maintenance, install fixtures, paint, clean, and support repairs in housing.
8 days ago ago
£28,381
Junior (1-3 years)
Contractor
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
5,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Property Maintenance
Housing Management
Social Care
Design
Engineering
Technical Services
Facilities Management
+2 more
Sector Specialisms
Housing Management
Building Repairs and Maintenance
Housing with Care
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Public Sector Building
Affordable Homes
Personal Care Services
Homelessness Solutions
+16 more
Role
Description
team collaboration
fixture installation
safety compliance
quality control
cost control
Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work
Requirements
carpentry
painting
cleaning
housing maintenance
driving licence
communication
Ability to work as a team and alone
Good communication skills
Strong knowledge and understanding of housing maintenance and repairs
Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
Support cleaning and waste collection duties, with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and service users
Full UK Driving License
Must be willing to travel
Knowledge of carpentry
Benefits
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Access to EAP Counselling sessions
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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!
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
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