Multi Skilled Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Ilford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Multi Skilled Operative to join their team in Ilford. This role involves working closely with local councils to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance services within social housing. You will be part of a local team focused on ensuring customer satisfaction through timely and efficient service delivery. The position offers a stable contract with opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you possess a core trade qualification and are passionate about making a difference in the community, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing and multi-trade repairs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with reactive repairs across properties.
• Undertake construction, fault finding, and maintenance repairs.

Skills

Floor laying

Plastering

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Qualification in Floor laying

Qualification in Plastering

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,750.00

Multi Skilled Operative

Ilford

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £36,750 per annum, plus, company vehicle & fuel card

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

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative you will be working alongside Redbridge Council within our Social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

A Multi Skilled Operative within our Ilford branch will support residents with reactive repairs across our portfolio of properties working on a planned route. Part of a local team undertaking high standard Multi Trade repairs and refurbishment activities to housing properties delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety, quality, and cost control standards. You will have a certified core trade and complimenting this can deliver additional trade activities in support of completing repair/refurbishment works on time and to a high standard in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures. Take ownership in undertaking construction, fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first-time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.

Role Criteria:

• Floor laying experience or Qualification.
• Plastering experience or Qualification
• Worked within social housing
• Good Customer Service skills
• Good written and verbal communication

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

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 - 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.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Laura Bourne at [e-mail].

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and 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 make up.

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