General Operative

Mears Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts

EAP Counselling

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a General Operative in Manchester to support repairs and maintenance through practical tasks and strong teamwork. The role blends hands-on duties with customer service and safety consciousness.

You will work in a busy team, completing painting, fixture installs, and general upkeep while prioritising quality and reliability. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable general operative with a practical skillset.
• Experience in housing maintenance or repairs is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles with care and accuracy.
• Carry out painting and decorating with good organisation and presentation.
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties with flexibility to learn new skills.
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, showing reliability.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and service users.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control.

Skills

Hardworking

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Maintenance basics

Job description

Annual salary: up to £32,523.75

General Operative

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,523.75 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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

About the Role

We are seeking a hardworking and skilled General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
• Support cleaning and waste collection duties, with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and service users
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work

Role Criteria:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of housing maintenance and repairs
• Must be willing to travel
• Ability to work as a team and alone
• Good communication skills
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable:

• Knowledge of carpentry

Benefits we can offer you

• 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

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Olivia Elias ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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