Multi Skilled Operative

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi Skilled Operative, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents through high-standard repairs in the social housing sector. This position offers a stable contract and the opportunity to work within a dedicated local team committed to community service. You'll utilize your core trade skills to deliver timely and quality repairs, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a focus on first-time completion and budget adherence, this role is perfect for those looking to make a tangible impact while enjoying generous benefits, including annual leave and community volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-trade repairs and refurbishment.
• UK driving license is required for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with reactive repairs across properties.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost control standards are met.

Skills

Floor laying

Plastering

Communication skills

Fault finding

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Operative

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

You will support residents with reactive repairs across our portfolio of properties, working on a planned route. You will be part of a local team undertaking high-standard multi-trade repairs and refurbishment activities, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control standards are met. Your core trade qualification will enable you to deliver additional trade activities to complete repairs and refurbishment works on time and to a high standard, following standard operating procedures. You will take ownership of construction, fault finding, and maintenance repairs, aiming for first-time completion while remaining within budget and time constraints.

Role Criteria:

• Floor laying experience or qualification
• Plastering experience or qualification
• Experience working within social housing
• Good written and verbal communication skills

UK full driving license is required. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your license for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points on your license.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration organized as a thank you from the executive team
• Volunteering leave – supported paid volunteering in the community, aligning with our social value commitments
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more