Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Multi Skilled Operative to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential repairs and maintenance services to residents, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. As part of a collaborative local team, you'll be instrumental in enhancing community living standards while enjoying a range of benefits including a company van, fuel card, and generous annual leave. Join a company that values individuality and offers opportunities for personal growth while making a positive impact in the community. If you're ready to take on a fulfilling role with a supportive team, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with reactive repairs and maintenance.
• Deliver high standards of work and service in the community.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Trade Qualification in Plumbing

Trade Qualification in Carpentry

Tools

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Job description

Full Time, Permanent Up to £28,000 equivalent, plus company van & fuel card.

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company.”

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Family friendly policies

About the Role:

We are now seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team; delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will support residents with reactive repairs and maintenance across our portfolio of properties, working from ‘job’ to ‘job’, on your planned route with a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks. You’ll need plenty of previous experience and a positive ‘can do’ attitude to excel in this role. Meeting new people and delivering high standards of work and service are key. Our sub office is based in Dover, and you'll be expected to cover the Dover area.

Role Criteria:

• A trade qualification in Plumbing or Carpentry.
• Hold a Full UK Driving License.
• Be a great team player as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Mears Group recognises our people as our greatest asset. We hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone as individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual makeup. We are a ‘disability confident’ employer.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.

About the Company

Mears Group plc is a housing and social care provider.