Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Company pension scheme

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Mears in Croydon is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to undertake a range of property maintenance tasks across domestic properties, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, tiling, silicone/mastic works and basic plumbing.

This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £42,020.69 per year, a company van and fuel card, and generous benefits as part of a busy social housing maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Carpentry, tiling and Plumbing.
• Experience in Social housing.
• UK driving licence.
• Experience in Damp and mould washes.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Damp & Mould works.
• Minor repairs including basic Tiling, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering.
• Mould washes.
• Painting & decorating.
• General Handyperson duties.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Plastering

Carpentry

Tiling

Plumbing

Damp & Mould works

UK driving license

Job description

Annual salary: up to £42,020.69

Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Croydon

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team in Croydon you will be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in Void properties. The role requires a delivering high-quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.

Duties

• Carrying out Damp & Mould works
• Minor repairs including basic Tiling, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering
• Mould washes
• Painting & decorating
• General Handyperson duties

Role Criteria

• Experience in Painting & Decorating, Plastering minor repairs, Carpentry, tiling, Plumbing
• Experience in Social housing
• UK full driving license
• Experience in Damp and mould washes

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 - up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card

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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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.