Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £32,130.00

Multi Skilled Operative

Folkestone

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £32,130.00 per annum, plus, company vehicle & fuel card

We are the largest provider of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provides tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations, and Housing Associations.

If you have the expertise and are ready to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, apply now! Help us deliver top-quality service to our clients and make a difference in our community.

About the Role:

We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for two multi-skilled operatives to join our Folkestone office, working on our repairs and maintenance contract. If you have a passion for quality workmanship and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

External Works Multi-Skilled Operative: We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and take on a variety of external works. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Brickwork: Constructing and repairing brick structures with precision and care.
2. Concreting: Laying and finishing concrete for pathways and other surfaces.
3. Pathways: Creating and maintaining safe and attractive walkways.
4. Garden Walls: Building and repairing garden walls to enhance outdoor spaces.
5. Lintels: Installing and maintaining lintels to ensure structural integrity.

Internal Works Multi-Skilled Operative: We are also looking for a skilled individual to handle a range of internal repairs and maintenance tasks. Your duties will include:

1. Bathroom and Kitchen Repairs: Performing maintenance and repairs to keep these essential spaces functional and attractive.
2. Hanging Doors: Installing and adjusting doors to ensure smooth operation.
3. Boxing Pipes: Concealing pipes neatly and efficiently.
4. Repairing Doors and Locks: Fixing and maintaining doors and locks to ensure security and ease of use.
5. Fixing Timber Flooring: Installing and repairing timber flooring to maintain a high standard of quality.

If you have the expertise and are ready to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, apply now! Help us deliver top-quality service to our clients and make a difference in our community.

Key Criteria:

1. Core trade in either Plumbing or Carpentry and Plastering.
2. On-the-Job Experience
3. Manual Handling
4. UK Full Driving Licence
5. Communication Skills

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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you:

1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
3. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
4. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
5. Family friendly policies
6. Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.