Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; North East; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company van & fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Life Assurance

Résumé du poste

Mears is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative in Durham to join our responsive repairs team. You will carry out varied property maintenance tasks across tenanted social housing, delivering high-quality repairs on time.

With a strong emphasis on safety and customer service, you will work across trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering and decorating, and you'll operate with a company van and fuel card where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Health and safety awareness and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems.

Responsabilités

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
• Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicle in good order
• Manage daily workload to meet service level targets

Connaissances

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Painting & Decorating

Brickwork

Groundworks

Description du poste

Annual salary: up to £44,232.30

Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Durham

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £44.232.30 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

A bit about our branch, the North Task Team (Based in Durham) along with our South Team (Based in Essex) Our team helps mobilise, demobilise and support contracts throughout the whole of Mears, we provide support for contracts that are understaffed, have works in progress that need reducing. We mainly carry out repairs on Day to Day/Response works, but we are occasionally used for Voids and Planned also. This means we can work on any contract within Mears who needs assistance with staying away/travelling to assist on contracts.

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team 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 Tenanted/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

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy
• Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
• Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

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

We have a range of internal forums that Aline with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women's Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diversity

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 (where role requires)

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.