Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Multi Skilled Operatives to join their team in the Ealing/Kent area. This full-time role involves hands-on work in various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and glazing, with a focus on delivering high-quality service and repairs across properties. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a company van, annual leave, and staff perks, while contributing to a company committed to diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Company Van & Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multiple trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and glazing.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Involvement with larger jobs like bathroom and kitchen fittings.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Plastering

Plumbing

Glazing

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Trade Qualification

Tools

Own Tools

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,278.74

Multi-Skilled Operative

Covering Ealing Area

Full Time Permanent Role

Salary £35,278.74 per annum, to include company van, fuel card, PPE, uniform etc.

Hours: 42.5 per week

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

We are now seeking five Multi Skilled Operatives to join us in the Ealing/Kent Area of the business to support our ongoing partnership with Orbit; now in its twelfth year providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams.

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative with MPS you’ll have involvement with larger jobs like bathroom and kitchen fittings as well as smaller, reactive repairs and maintenance across our portfolio of properties. You will work 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.

Role Criteria:

• Extensive on-the-job experience in multiple trades such as Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing, and Glazing
• Hold a Full UK Driving License
• Have own tools
• Be a great team player as well as possess the ability to work under your own initiative
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• IT literate for PDA use
• Willing to travel
• Ideally hold a trade qualification, especially if you don't have much firsthand experience

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

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards
• Family-friendly policies
• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Uniform

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

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Lauren Bellini ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility.