Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Staff pension

25 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a multi-skilled operative in Birmingham to perform repairs and maintenance across social housing properties. Tasks cover carpentry, plastering, plumbing, tiling, painting, and general repairs in tenanted homes.

A driving licence is required, and the role offers a company van and fuel card with potential overtime and an out-of-hours rota. The successful candidate will work on a major Birmingham City Council contract, delivering high-quality repairs safely and efficiently

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties.
• Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames.
• Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors.
• Repair or replace internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges.
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues such as leaks and blocked sinks.
• Carry out patch plastering and make good damaged walls or ceilings.
• Paint and decorate to a professional finish after repairs.
• Record job details and materials used using handheld devices.

Skills

Multi-skilled trades

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

Fault finding

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Annual salary: up to £37,000.00

Multi-skilled operative (repairs)

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary £37,000 + company van and fuel card

with additional opportunities for overtime. There is also an optional out-of-hours call rota, providing the chance to further enhance your overall earnings.

Join us on our new, exciting contract with Birmingham City Council

Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.

About the Role:

We are looking for multi skilled operatives to join our team in Birmingham. You will be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks, including painting, plastering, brickwork, carpentry, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in tenanted properties. The role requires a delivering high-quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for people who are reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.

Duties:

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
• Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
• Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Benefits we can offer you:

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with People's Pension
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mears Rewards discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering leave of up to two days per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Recognition and long-service awards
• Buy up to five additional days holiday
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green Car Scheme with Tusker after successful probation

Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

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.