Drainage Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in Peterborough is seeking a General Operative to join their Repairs and Maintenance team. The role includes plumbing repairs, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates must have a commitment to quality workmanship and a friendly attitude. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £35,129.06 and numerous benefits including annual leave and staff perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with discounts

Family friendly policies

Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing repairs.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,129.06

General Operative

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £35,129.06

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Drainage Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team, following an internal promotion. This practical, hands-on role involves a variety of tasks to help maintain our properties to a high standard. Responsibilities include unblocking sinks, baths, and drains using jetting machines and drainage rods, as well as clearing, repairing, and replacing guttering and down pipes. The role also involves carrying out minor plumbing repairs, such as fixing or replacing wastes and traps. A commitment to quality workmanship, good customer service, and working well within a team is essential.

Role Responsibilities & Criteria

• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
• Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
• Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

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Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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