Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
General Operative
Assist with retrofit site tasks, support trades, ensure safety and customer care.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a General Operative in Mears Group’s Planned and Retrofit branch, you will contribute to high‑quality improvement works that enhance homes, increase energy efficiency, and make a positive impact on communities. The role involves a variety of tasks to support retrofit projects, including site preparation, material handling, assisting skilled tradespeople, conducting minor repairs, and upholding health and safety standards. • Assist with site preparation and clean‑up of the site office. • Remove waste from the site and safely handle and transport materials. • Support skilled tradespeople in retrofit activities and conduct minor repairs. • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain high work quality. • Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and report issues to the supervisor. • Participate in site meetings, take initiative on allocated tasks, and aim for first‑time completion within budget and time limits. • Provide high levels of customer care and work at heights when required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site preparation
- ▸waste removal
- ▸material handling
- ▸minor repairs
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸customer care
What You Bring
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, be able to perform manual labour, and possess knowledge of PAS 2035 domestic retrofit and asbestos awareness. The recruitment process includes background and security checks; candidates can discuss applications with Francesca Swan, and assistance is provided throughout the hiring journey. • Full UK driving licence (held >3 months, <9 points, age >21 for company vehicle). • Ability to perform manual labour (lifting, standing, bending, repetitive tasks). • Knowledge of PAS 2035 domestic retrofit and asbestos awareness.
Requirements
- ▸driving licence
- ▸manual labour
- ▸pas 2035
- ▸asbestos awareness
Benefits
The position offers a salary of up to £29,488.20 per annum on a fixed‑term contract, with a 42.5‑hour workweek from Monday to Friday, and includes a company van and fuel card. Employees enjoy benefits such as generous annual leave, a company vehicle, uniform provision, discounts through Mears Rewards, volunteering leave, and family‑friendly policies. • Salary up to £29,488.20 per annum plus company van and fuel card. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Uniform provision and access to Mears Rewards discounts (groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, etc.). • Annual Mears Fun Day and volunteering leave for paid community work. • Family‑friendly policies and staff share‑save scheme.
Work Environment
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