Maintenance & Repairs Operative – Field & Inspections

Mears Group

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 29,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave
Mears Fun Day
Volunteering Leave
Staff perks - Mears Rewards
Family friendly policies
EAP Counselling
OOH rota 1 in 6 weeks
24/7 coverage

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a diligent General Operative in Wakefield to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. You will perform hands-on maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs within occupied and void properties, often solo, while delivering strong customer service.

The role requires practical DIY ability, reliable timekeeping, and a willingness to travel across the region. You will work a 42.5-hour week, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, contributing to high standards of

Qualifications

  • Basic DIY skills including ability to re plumb a washing machine, putting up blinds, refixing door handles and siliconing a bath
  • Customer service experience
  • IT literate
  • Good communication and customer service skills where required
  • Ability to provide own hand tools including spirit level, screw drivers and hammers
  • Full UK driving license
  • Reliable
  • Excellent time keeping
  • Can do attitude
  • Happy to travel across the region

Responsibilities

  • Carry out property inspections and a wide range of general maintenance and repair tasks
  • Change light bulbs and fittings as needed
  • Fit and adjust blinds and silicone where required
  • Check and test smoke alarms during inspections
  • Work independently within a structured checklist to meet standards

Skills

DIY basics
Customer service
IT literate
Communication skills
Own hand tools
Full UK driving licence
Reliable
Punctuality
Can-do attitude
Regional travel

Tools

Spirit level
Screwdrivers
Hammer

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a diligent General Operative in Wakefield to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. You will perform hands-on maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs within occupied and void properties, often solo, while delivering strong customer service.

The role requires practical DIY ability, reliable timekeeping, and a willingness to travel across the region. You will work a 42.5-hour week, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, contributing to high standards of

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