General Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing maintenance provider in Peterborough seeks a dependable General Operative to join their Repairs and Maintenance team. The role involves clearing properties, dismantling furniture, and delivering excellent customer service. A strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving is essential, alongside experience in house clearance. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and various employee 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

Qualifications

• Experience in house clearance and associated tasks is essential.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring properties are cleared.
• Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks.
• Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Hourly rate: £12.32

General Operative

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £12.32 Per Hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours

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

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensuring properties are cleared
• Rubbish Clearance
• Removal of all furniture
• Dismantling of Furniture is required
• 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

Role Criteria

• Experience in the above responsibilities
• Experience in house clearance
• Minor Plumbing Experience (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Excellent customer service skills, especially when working in tenanted properties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across varied environments
• Good organisational skills with a focus on quality and cost control
• Comfortable working in both residential and communal areas under contract guidelines
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and delivering practical solutions
• Full UK driving licence

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% on 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

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