Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Multi Skilled Operative
Perform responsive multi‑trade repairs in social housing, ensuring safety & service.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The operative will join a busy responsive repairs contract, delivering high‑quality maintenance across a variety of trades in occupied social housing. The role requires adaptability, problem‑solving and a strong focus on customer service, as no two days are the same. Working on void and occupied properties, the operative will handle tasks such as installing kitchen units, repairing doors and fittings, addressing minor plumbing faults, conducting plastering, tiling and decorating work, and ensuring all repairs meet health and safety standards. • Carry out responsive repairs such as skirting boards, architraves, internal doors, and kitchen fittings. • Fix minor plumbing problems including leaks, dripping taps and blocked sinks. • Perform patch plastering, wall and ceiling repairs, and tile grouting and sealing. • Paint and decorate to a professional finish after repair work. • Work safely in occupied homes, respecting residents' privacy. • Participate in an out‑of‑hours emergency repair rota. • Record job details, materials and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets. • Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good condition. • Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸responsive repairs
- ▸plumbing fixes
- ▸plaster tiling
- ▸painting
- ▸job recording
- ▸tool maintenance
What You Bring
Candidates must have proven experience in plastering and domestic repairs across multiple trades, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently while managing their workload. Strong fault‑finding, communication, and the use of handheld job‑management devices are essential, as is willingness to take part in an out‑of‑hours emergency rota. • Proven experience in plastering and domestic repairs across carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating. • Full UK driving licence; must be over 21, licence held >3 months, fewer than 9 points. • Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and customer service skills. • Ability to work independently and use job‑management systems.
Requirements
- ▸plastering
- ▸domestic repairs
- ▸full licence
- ▸fault finding
- ▸problem solving
- ▸independent
Benefits
Mears Group’s MPS division, with over 25 years of experience caring for residents' homes, is recruiting a Multi‑Skilled Operative for a full‑time permanent role in the London Borough of Ealing, with a salary up to £36,425.30 per annum, a company van and fuel card, working 42.5 hours per week (Monday‑Friday, 8‑5). Mears offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, a company van, fuel card, uniform, staff discounts, volunteering leave and a range of family‑friendly policies, alongside a commitment to diversity, inclusion and social mobility. • Up to £36,425.30 salary plus company van and fuel card. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and volunteering leave. • Staff discounts through Mears Rewards and family‑friendly policies.
Work Environment
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