Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group PLC; Evesham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards – discounts across major

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative (Voids) in Evesham to carry out a range of property maintenance tasks across void social housing properties. The role involves delivering repairs, refurbishments and installations to bring domestic properties up to lettable standards.

We require a valid UK driving licence and the ability to work independently, with a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering repairs to void properties.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and refurbishment works across void 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, dripping taps, and blocked sinks.
• Carry out patch plastering and make good damaged walls or ceilings.
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing.
• Paint and decorate to a professional finish following repair and refurbishment works.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Prepare empty properties to meet lettable standards and project timescales.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required.
• 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 to meet service level targets.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Multi-trade experience

Handheld devices

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,848.00

Multi‑Skilled Operative (Voids)

Location: Evesham

Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £36,848.00 + company van and fuel card

Mears Group is delivering a long‑term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region. Providing housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns, rural communities and urban locations, the contract includes responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services, with a strong focus on customer service, quality and community investment. Due to continued growth across the contract, opportunities are available for experienced Multi Skilled Operatives across South Worcestershire, North Gloucestershire, and surrounding areas.

About The Role

We are looking for multi skilled operatives to join our team in Evesham. 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 void properties. The role requires delivering high‑quality repairs, refurbishments and installations to bring domestic properties up to lettable standard. 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 repairs and refurbishment works across void 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 and refurbishment works
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Preparing empty properties to meet lettable standards and project timescales
• Participating in out‑of‑hours emergency repair rota as required
• Reporting any further works or property issues beyond scope
• Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and client representatives
• 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

Key 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
• Experience working on void properties
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Life assurance
• Van & Fuel card
• Refer a friend schemes
• Generous pension scheme and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mears Rewards – access to discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor)
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

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.

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) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.