Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned property maintenance company seeks Multi-skilled Operatives to support ongoing contracts, primarily working on void properties. This full-time role involves a mix of larger installations and smaller repairs across various housing sites. Candidates should possess multiple trade skills, a full UK driving license, and a proactive work attitude. The position offers a competitive salary, a company van, and a range of employee benefits, supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Van & Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Extensive on job experience in multiple trades.
• Hold a Full UK Driving License.
• Have own power tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare void properties for tenants.
• Involvement in larger jobs like bathroom and kitchen fittings.
• Perform a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Tiling

Plastering

Glazing

Painting & Decorating

Floor Laying

Customer Service

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Trade Qualification

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,278.74

Multi-skilled Operative

Covering Locations: Medway, Bexley and Gillingham

Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary £35,278.74 pa, plus company van, fuel card, PPE, uniform etc.

Hours: 42.5 per week

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

We are now seeking 2 Multi Skilled Operatives to join us in Area 2 of the business to support our ongoing partnership with Orbit; now in its thirteenth year providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative with MPS you will be working on our Void properties preparing houses for tenants. You’ll have involvement with larger jobs like bathroom and Kitchen fittings as well as smaller, reactive repairs and maintenance across our portfolio of properties. Working from ‘job’ to ‘job’, on your planned route with a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks.

You’ll need plenty of previous experience and a positive ‘can do’ attitude to excel in this role, meeting new people and delivering high standards of work and service are key.

Role Criteria:

• Extensive on the job experience in multiple trades such as joinery, plumbing, tiling, plastering, Glazing, painting & decorating and floor laying (Mainly Lino)
• Hold a Full UK Driving License
• Have own power tools
• Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and Customer service skills
• IT Literate- For PDA Use
• Ideally hold a trade qualification especially if you don't have much first hand experience

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

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friend policies
• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Uniform

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Lauren Bellini ([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.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.