General Operative

Mears Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & Fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a General Operative in Evesham to support groundworkers and trades in delivering repairs and refurbishment to housing properties. The role is hands-on and requires pride in workmanship, safety, and customer service, with travel across the Midlands region.

You will join a local team focusing on safety, quality, and first-time fixes, completing tasks in occupied and void properties while collaborating with colleagues to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in general operative duties within repairs/refurbishment.
• Understanding of building materials.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience.
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks with attention to presentation.
• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, emphasising safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33

General Operative

Location:Evesham
Contract Start Date:1 July 2026
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £28,186.33 + van and fuel card

Join us on our new, exciting contract

Mears Group is delivering a long-term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region.

Providing housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns, rural communities and urban locations, the contract includes responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services, with a strong focus on customer service, quality and community investment.

Due to continued growth across the contract, opportunities are available for experienced General Operatives across South Worcestershire, North Gloucestershire, and surrounding areas.

About the Role

We’re looking for a General Operative to join our team in Evesham, supporting groundworkers and trade colleagues to deliver high quality repairs and refurbishment works to housing properties. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with construction experience who takes pride in their work and values delivering excellent customer service. Working across the Midlands, you will play an important part in ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, contributing to first time fix and positive outcomes for our customers. As a General Operative, you will work as part of a local team undertaking general repairs and refurbishment activities within occupied and void properties.

Role 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
• Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset
• Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards
• 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

Key Criteria

• Experience in the above duties
• Understanding of building materials
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• life assurance
• Van & Fuel card
• Refer a friend schemes
• Generous pension scheme and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mears Rewards – access to discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor)
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

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.