Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group PLC; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,782 - 40,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Company van and fuel card

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Operative in Hastings to join our responsive repairs team. This role involves working on occupied social housing properties, focusing on high-quality repairs with plastering as a core trade.

The ideal candidate will manage repairs independently and ensure properties are safe and finished to a high standard. The role includes a full-time permanent contract, annual salary up to £36,425.30, and company perks including a van and fuel card.

Qualifications

• Experience working within domestic or social housing repairs.
• Ability to carry out multi-skilled works including basic plumbing.
• Comfortable managing jobs independently from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Complete patch plastering, skimming and making good to walls and ceilings.
• Repair plaster damage following leaks and previous maintenance works.

Skills

Plastering

Basic plumbing

Tiling

Locksmith duties

Job description

Contract

Full Time Permanent

Salary and Hours

Annual salary: up to £36,425.30 per annum, plus company van & fuel card. 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday).

Location

Hastings

About the Company

MPS, part of the Mears Group, has been looking after residents’ homes for over 25 years. We focus on estate management and property maintenance, delivering tailored solutions that support people and communities. We provide responsive repairs, planned works and cyclical maintenance to over 100 local authorities and housing providers across the UK, partnering with Orbit which manages over 45,000 homes across the Midlands, East Anglia and the South East.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi‑Skilled Operative with strong plastering experience to join our responsive repairs team in Hastings, covering Hastings to Brighton. This hands‑on role involves working across occupied social housing properties, delivering high‑quality repairs with plastering as your core trade and supporting work across other trades as required.

You’ll be completing day‑to‑day repairs following leaks, maintenance works and general wear and tear, ensuring properties are left safe, secure and finished to a high standard. This role suits someone who takes pride in their workmanship, works well independently, and understands the importance of good customer service when working in residents’ homes.

Key Duties

• Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs across social housing properties
• Complete patch plastering, skimming and making good to walls and ceilings
• Repair plaster damage following leaks, damp or previous maintenance works
• Ensure finishes are left to a high standard, ready for decoration
• Undertake basic domestic plumbing repairs including leaks, taps, toilets, wastes and pipework
• Complete minor tiling repairs, sealing and finishing works linked to repairs
• Carry out basic locksmith duties such as lock changes and securing properties
• Complete general making‑good works following repairs across all trades
• Work professionally and sensitively within occupied homes
• Accurately record works completed using handheld devices
• Identify and report any additional works or safeguarding concerns
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota where required
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment

Role Criteria

• Experience working within domestic or social housing repairs
• Ability to carry out multi‑skilled works, including basic plumbing, wall/floor tiling and minor locksmith duties to support repairs
• Willingness to assist and support additional trades alongside plastering works
• Comfortable managing jobs independently from start to finish
• Strong attention to detail with a right‑first‑time approach
• Professional and customer‑focused manner when working in residents’ homes
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Confident using handheld devices for job updates and reporting
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools
• Willingness to join an out‑of‑hours emergency rota

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share‑save scheme and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card and uniform

Requirements

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, hold your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. 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. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.