Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi Skilled Operative, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering essential repairs and maintenance services across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service in various trades. Enjoy a supportive environment with benefits like a company van, generous annual leave, and community volunteering opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's homes, this is the perfect chance to showcase your skills and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in at least 3 trades is essential.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and refurbishment activities in occupied accommodation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost standards while delivering customer service.

Skills

General Repairs

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Core Trade

Job description

Annual salary: up to £32,665.50

Multi Skilled Operative

Blackpool / Burnley

Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary up to £32,665.50 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Our housing teams provide rapid response and planned maintenance services for local authorities and registered providers, delivering over 5,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of around 1,000,000 homes across the UK. We offer a range of services across the housing sector, including regeneration, contact centre solutions, housing management, home improvement, facilities management, estate services, grounds maintenance, student accommodation, and new build projects.

About the Role:

Due to contract expansion, we are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team. Your main duties will include repairs and refurbishment activities in occupied accommodation, delivering excellent customer service while ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards. The role involves general repairs such as changing doors, taps, baths, fixing radiators, and carrying out property inspections.

Role Criteria:

• Experience and knowledge in at least 3 trades
• NVQ level 2 or higher in a core trade (desirable)
• Full UK driving license
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To operate a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your license for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a DBS & BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. Please provide relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport, and proof of UK residency for the last 5 years.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day, a thank you event organized by our leadership
• Volunteering Leave to support paid community volunteering
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform provided

To apply or discuss your application, contact:

Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant with the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, supporting veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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