Labourer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a General Operative in Folkestone to support roofing and groundworks repairs on residential properties. The role involves travel between sites, working in a team, and maintaining high safety and customer service standards.

This is a physically active position with a 42.5-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. A full UK driving licence and entitlement to work in the UK are required. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or related field.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Assist roofing repairs including tile/slate replacements and guttering maintenance.
• Support groundworks repairs such as fencing, paving, drainage.
• Carry out site prep, excavation, and waste disposal following safety rules.
• Transport materials and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents.

Skills

Health & safety

Independent worker

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Overview

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33 General Operative Location: Folkestone 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 General Operative to join our team, supporting roofing and groundworks repairs across a range of residential properties. Working as part of a responsive repairs team, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance and repair services, ensuring homes remain safe, secure, and well maintained. This is a varied and physically active role that involves travelling between properties, working both independently and as part of a team, and maintaining high standards of health and safety and customer service at all times.

Duties

• Assist with a range of roofing repairs, including roof tile and slate replacements, guttering repairs, and general roof maintenance.
• Support groundworks repairs, including fencing, paving, drainage, concrete repairs, and external property maintenance.
• Carry out excavation, reinstatement, and site preparation works as required.
• Assist with drainage renewals, repairs, and clearance of blockages.
• Erect, repair, and replace domestic fencing and gates.
• Transport and safely handle materials, tools, and equipment between sites.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and free from hazards throughout the working day.
• Remove and dispose of waste materials in line with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Identify and report any additional repairs, defects, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use equipment, power tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Assist colleagues with planned and responsive maintenance works when required.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, and storage areas remain clean, organised, and well maintained.
• Complete works to a high standard while meeting agreed timescales and productivity targets.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients, and members of the public.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other trades to deliver quality repair and maintenance services.

Key Criteria

• Previous experience in property maintenance
• 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.
• 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.

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

Culture & Values

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Social Mobility

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.

About Mears Group

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility