Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Multi Skilled Operative
Perform varied repairs in occupied social housing across multiple trades.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The operative will deliver high‑quality repairs and maintenance across occupied social‑housing properties, handling a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating. The job requires adaptability, problem‑solving and a focus on excellent customer service, as no two days are the same. • Perform responsive repairs in occupied social housing, covering carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating. • Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, internal doors, handles, locks and hinges. • Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops and cupboard doors. • Fix minor plumbing problems such as leaks, dripping taps and blocked sinks. • Patch plaster and make good damaged walls or ceilings. • Carry out wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing. • Paint and decorate to a professional finish after repairs. • Work sensitively in occupied homes, respecting residents' privacy and needs. • 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 to meet service level targets and report any further works or safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸carpentry
- ▸plumbing
- ▸plastering
- ▸tiling
- ▸painting
- ▸job recording
What You Bring
The company is committed to diversity, inclusion and social mobility, supporting disabled applicants, veterans and offering optional background questions to improve equality of opportunity. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo background, identity and security checks. • Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating). • Full UK driving licence (age >21, held >3 months, <9 points) and ability to operate company van. • Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and independent work skills. • Excellent customer service experience in occupied homes. • Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices. • Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems for recording work.
Requirements
- ▸carpentry
- ▸plumbing
- ▸driving licence
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸handheld devices
- ▸customer service
Benefits
Mears Group is offering a full‑time permanent position as a Multi‑Skilled Operative in Dartford, with a salary up to £39,235 per year, a company van and a fuel card for a 42.5‑hour week (8‑5, Monday‑Friday). The role supports a busy responsive‑repairs contract and may involve travel to other UK sites as required. Mears offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual company fun day, paid volunteering leave, and staff discounts through Mears Rewards. Family‑friendly policies, a share‑save scheme and a company vehicle with fuel card are also provided. • Salary up to £39,235 per annum plus company van and fuel card. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, annual Mears Fun Day and paid volunteering leave. • Staff discounts through Mears Rewards (groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, etc.). • Family‑friendly policies, share‑save scheme and support throughout the application process.
Work Environment
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