Maintenance & Roofing Site Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Occupational health support

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a General Operative in Exeter to join the Repairs and Maintenance team. This hands-on role requires practical ability, customer service, and teamwork to maintain properties to a high standard.

Key duties include assisting roofers, securing access, and supporting a range of maintenance tasks. The position is permanent, full-time, with a 42.5-hour week and standard hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Operative, Labourer, or Property Maintenance is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist roofers with safe handling of roofing materials and equipment on site.
• Support roofing works by securing ladders and maintaining safe access and health & safety compliance.
• Carry out general maintenance and labouring tasks for day-to-day property repairs.
• Assist with clearance of occupied and void properties, removing waste and debris.
• Load, unload and move materials around sites to support work completion.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and organized and tidy up at the end of each job.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a General Operative in Exeter to join the Repairs and Maintenance team. This hands-on role requires practical ability, customer service, and teamwork to maintain properties to a high standard.

Key duties include assisting roofers, securing access, and supporting a range of maintenance tasks. The position is permanent, full-time, with a 42.5-hour week and standard hours.