Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards discounts

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Recognition and long service awards

Buy up to 5 days holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Occupational health support

Green car scheme with Tusker

Diversity and inclusion networks

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Mears is seeking a qualified trades operative to undertake responsive repairs and maintenance in residents' homes across the region.

You'll support damp and mould remediation, remove and replace fixtures, and carry out high-standard repairs while delivering excellent customer service. Use a PDA to receive orders, maintain tools, and work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a minimum of one trade discipline (Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Roofing, Plumbing, Damp Proof Coursing, Tiling or Glazing).
• Experience working within a trade environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake responsive repairs and maintenance works
• Support damp and mould remediation projects
• Remove and replace skirting boards, kitchen units and associated fixtures
• Carry out repairs safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Ensure excellent customer service when working within residents' homes
• Use a PDA to receive and complete work orders
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicle responsibly
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team

Skills

Trade qualification

Customer service

Communication

Job description

About the Role

• Undertake responsive repairs and maintenance works
• Support damp and mould remediation projects
• Remove and replace skirting boards, kitchen units and associated fixtures
• Carry out repairs safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Ensure excellent customer service when working within residents' homes
• Use a PDA to receive and complete work orders
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicle responsibly
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team

Key Criteria

• Qualified in a minimum of one trade discipline including Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Roofing, Plumbing, Damp Proof Coursing, Tiling or Glazing
• Experience working within a trade environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with damp and mould
• Experience within social housing
• Qualification or demonstrable experience in three or more trade disciplines

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution