Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join their Wakefield branch. This permanent, full-time role involves performing essential repairs and refurbishment activities, ensuring excellent customer service while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 2 in a core trade and have experience in additional trades such as plastering, joinery, and plumbing. With a commitment to improving homes and communities, this company offers a supportive environment and values diversity and inclusion. Join a team that makes a positive impact in the community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Paid volunteering leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Access to EAP counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in general repairs and refurbishment activities.
• Knowledge in multiple trades is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing repairs and refurbishment in occupied accommodations.
• Conducting property inspections and ensuring safety standards.

Skills

General Repairs

Customer Service

Plastering

Joinery

Plumbing

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a Core Trade

Job description

Permanent, full-time position, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers while their claims are being assessed across three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. As of May 2021, Mears supported over 19,000 service users. We collaborate with central and local government, registered providers, tenants, landlords, and investors to address homelessness, increase social and affordable housing, and develop specialist housing for individuals with care needs.

About the Role:

Due to contract expansion, we are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative at our Wakefield branch. Your main duties will include repairs and refurbishment activities in occupied accommodation, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety, quality, and cost standards. Responsibilities include performing general repairs such as changing doors, taps, baths, fixing radiators, and conducting property inspections.

Role Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 in a core trade
• Experience and knowledge in two other trades
• Plastering, joinery, and plumbing experience is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Note: All roles require the entitlement to work in the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.

Applicants must pass relevant DBS/Security checks before or upon employment commencement. This includes DBS & BPSS checks, Security Clearance, and providing identification such as proof of address, references, a valid passport, and proof of UK residence for the last five years.

To operate a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held a driving license for more than three months, and have fewer than nine points on their license.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Paid volunteering leave
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to EAP counselling services

To apply or discuss your application further, contact:

Beth Dunford

We support applicants throughout the process and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Mears is a Disability Confident employer, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, and values social mobility and equal opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to making a positive impact in communities by improving homes, communities, and lives. Our core values are Customer Focus, Innovation, Teamwork, and Responsibility.