Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Multi Skilled Operative
Perform diverse repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs across social housing properties • Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames • Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors • Repair or replace internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges • Identify and fix minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks • Patch plaster and make good damaged walls or ceilings • Complete wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing • Paint and decorate to a professional finish after repairs • Follow Awaab’s law and complete repairs efficiently • Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard • Work sensitively in occupied properties, respecting residents’ privacy • Participate in out‑of‑hours emergency repair rota as required • Report further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope • Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes • Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets • Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order • Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets • Provide excellent customer service in occupied homes • Use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
Key Responsibilities
- ▸responsive repairs
- ▸kitchen install
- ▸plumbing fix
- ▸tile repair
- ▸job recording
- ▸tool maintenance
What You Bring
We are seeking a versatile Multi‑Skilled Operative to support a busy responsive repairs contract for social housing. The role involves delivering high‑quality repairs and maintenance across occupied properties, covering carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and other trades, while ensuring homes are safe, functional and well cared for. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence, and will be subject to background, identity and security checks. Applications can be sent via the link below or by contacting Francesca Swan ([email protected]), and support is available throughout the application process. • Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating) • Hold a full UK driving licence • Work independently and manage workload effectively • Demonstrate strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills • Understand health and safety regulations and safe working practices • Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota
Requirements
- ▸carpentry
- ▸plumbing
- ▸plastering
- ▸tiling
- ▸full licence
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The position offers an annual salary of up to £34,227, a company van and fuel card, and a 42.5‑hour week (8‑5, Monday‑Friday) on a full‑time permanent contract based in Gillingham, Medway. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day • Paid volunteering leave for community work • Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share‑save scheme, etc.) • Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
Work Environment
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