Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of repairs and maintenance services in the UK as a Multi Skilled Operative. In this role, you will work closely with local authorities to deliver high-quality repairs and refurbishment in the social housing sector. Your expertise in plumbing and customer service will be essential as you undertake multi-trade repairs, ensuring safety and quality while adhering to budget constraints. With a commitment to community and teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in improving homes and lives. Enjoy benefits like a company vehicle, generous leave, and staff discounts while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Company van and fuel card

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-trade repairs and refurbishment activities.
• Ability to deliver high-standard repairs on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with reactive repairs across the property portfolio.
• Take ownership of construction, fault finding, and maintenance repairs.

Skills

Plumbing

Customer Service Skills

Experience in Social Housing

Repairs and Maintenance Experience

Own Tools

Job description

Salary up to £40,686.10 per annum, plus a company vehicle & 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 alongside 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. Your role involves undertaking high-standard multi-trade repairs and refurbishment activities, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control standards are met. You should have a certified core trade and the ability to deliver additional trade activities to complete repair and refurbishment works on time and to a high standard, following standard operating procedures. 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 Social Housing
• Repairs and Maintenance Experience
• Own Tools

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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.

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

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 - support for paid community volunteering
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

To apply or discuss your application further, please contact Laura Bourne.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant, including the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We also promote social mobility by inviting applicants to share background information voluntarily to help us understand diverse experiences. These questions are optional and do not impact your application.

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