Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving communities as a Multi Skilled Operative. In this role, you'll deliver essential repairs and maintenance services in the social housing sector, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction. With a focus on teamwork and community support, you'll be part of a local team that values collaboration and quality. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits, including a company vehicle and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Staff discounts

Family-friendly policies

Company van and fuel card

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and repairs in a social housing environment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-standard multi-trade repairs and refurbishment activities.
• Support residents with reactive repairs across the property portfolio.

Skills

Plumbing

Customer Service

Repairs and Maintenance

Social Housing Experience

Job description

Salary up to £40,686.10 per annum, plus a company vehicle and fuel card.

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

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will work with Octavia Council within our social housing sector, providing stable and profitable contracts, 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 property portfolio, working on a planned route. Part of a local team, you will undertake high-standard multi-trade repairs and refurbishment activities, ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards are met. Your core trade certification will enable you to perform 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 within budget and time constraints.

Role Criteria:

• Experience in Plumbing
• Good Customer Service Skills
• Experience in a social housing environment
• Repairs and maintenance experience
• Own tools

All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently sponsor visas.

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks prior to employment.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organized as a thank you from our leadership
• Volunteering leave to support community engagement
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including groceries, holidays, eye tests, and savings schemes
• Family-friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

To apply or discuss your application further, contact:

Laura Bourne

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant with Gold Award recognition. We also promote social mobility through voluntary sharing of background information during applications to better understand our candidates’ diverse experiences. Sharing this information is optional and does not affect your application.

At Mears, our vision is to make a positive difference in communities by improving homes, communities, and lives. Our core values are: Customers, Innovation, Teamwork, Responsibility.