Multi Skilled Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing and maintenance organization is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative in Eastbourne/Lewes to handle various residential property repairs. The role includes installation and maintenance tasks with a focus on high-quality standards and customer service. Candidates must have specific skills and entitlement to work in the UK. This full-time position offers opportunities to boost earnings through a call-out rota, along with various benefits including training and development.

Benefits

Training & development

Mears Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service leave

Share Save scheme

Qualifications

• Must have entitlement to work within the UK.
• DBS/Security checks required before commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Join repairs and maintenance team serving residential works.
• Perform various property repairs including installations and alterations.
• Deliver high-quality customer service.

Skills

Installation Expertise

Previous experience in plumbing and tiling

Ability to work at heights

Maintenance and Repairs experience

Quality Assurance of the works carried out

Good Communication Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

UK Full driving licence

Job description

Annual salary: up to £31,060.00

Multi Skilled Operative

Eastbourne/Lewes

Full Time, Permanent 42.5 Hours per week

£31,060.00 + Company Van and Fuel Card

This contract provides a 24-hour emergency repair service. This post offers the opportunity to participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota, which can potentially boost earnings by approximately £10k per annum, based on one week out of a four-week rota. Participation is optional and not mandatory.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Multi Skilled Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team in Eastbourne/Lewes . Working with home first on a variety of residential works, working in occupied, void properties and communal areas, our team produce work to the highest standards and deliver outstanding customer service.

As a multi-skilled operative carrying a broad range of property repairs , the role typically involves a variety of tasks extending from changing a lock, right up to extensive kitchen and bathroom alterations.

Key Criteria;

• Installation Expertise
• Previous experience in plumbing and tiling
• Ability to work at heights
• Maintenance and Repairs experience
• Quality Assurance of the works carried out
• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• UK Full driving licence

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 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits which includes;

• Training & development
• Mears Rewards – Allowing you to save money on everything from weekly groceries, to your annual family holiday.
• Mears Employee Assistance Programme – A confidential hotline open to all colleagues, providing support on a wide range of personal and work-relates issues.
• Long service leave – Colleague who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
• Share Save and you Earn scheme – Buy shares within the business for three years, at a reduced price.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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