General Operative

Mears Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Company pension scheme

5% employee and 3% employer pension

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank hol

Family friendly policies includingenh.

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Recognition and long service awards

Job summary

Mears Group in Peterborough is seeking a General Operative to join our Void Clearance team, preparing vacant properties for refurbishment and new residents. You will clear furniture and waste, and ensure sites are safe and ready for the next stage of works.

Working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, you will travel between properties, work independently or with colleagues, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property clearance, waste removal, labouring, removals, or a similar manual environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Reliable, organised, and able to meet agreed deadlines and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Clear vacant houses, flats, and maisonettes of furniture, household items, rubbish, and other unwanted materials.
• Remove waste and dispose of items in line with environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Carry out strip outs of floor coverings, curtains, blinds, and other non-fixed items where required.
• Ensure properties, gardens, sheds, garages, and communal areas are fully cleared and free from debris.
• Load, unload, and transport waste and materials safely using company vehicles.
• Segregate recyclable materials where appropriate and support sustainable disposal practices.
• Complete final checks to ensure properties are ready for refurbishment or reletting.
• Report any property damage, maintenance issues, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Assist with basic property preparation tasks as required.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, and storage areas remain clean, organised, and well maintained.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete properties within agreed timescales.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients, and members of the public.

Skills

Property clearance

Waste removal

Labouring

Removals

Manual environment

Job description

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33

General Operative

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £28,186.33

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 hardworking and reliable Void Clearance Operative to join our team, helping to prepare vacant properties for refurbishment and new residents. Working across a range of residential properties, you will be responsible for clearing unwanted items, removing waste, and ensuring properties are empty, safe, and ready for the next stage of works.

This is a varied, physically active role that involves travelling between properties, working independently and as part of a team, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and customer service at all times.

Duties

• Clear vacant houses, flats, and maisonettes of furniture, household items, rubbish, and other unwanted materials.
• Remove waste and dispose of items in line with environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Carry out strip outs of floor coverings, curtains, blinds, and other non-fixed items where required.
• Ensure properties, gardens, sheds, garages, and communal areas are fully cleared and free from debris.
• Load, unload, and transport waste and materials safely using company vehicles.
• Segregate recyclable materials where appropriate and support sustainable disposal practices.
• Complete final checks to ensure properties are ready for refurbishment or reletting.
• Report any property damage, maintenance issues, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Assist with basic property preparation tasks as required.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, and storage areas remain clean, organised, and well maintained.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete properties within agreed timescales.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients, and members of the public.

Key Criteria

• Previous experience in property clearance, waste removal, labouring, removals, or a similar manual environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Reliable, organised, and able to meet agreed deadlines and timescales.

Benefits we can offer you

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Align with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women’s Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

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

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

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

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.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.