Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Job summary

Mears in Norwich is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Operative to join the Major Works team. The role covers occupied and void social housing properties, delivering planned refurbishment with plastering as core trade and supporting works across other trades.

You will work on major refurbishment programmes, undertake damp and mould remedial works, complete plastering, and deliver high-quality finishes. A flexible, customer-focused approach and full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven plastering experience including patching and skimming.
• Experience in social housing or major refurbishment environments.
• Experience with damp and mould remedial works.
• Ability to perform multi-skilled tasks (plumbing, carpentry, tiling, finishing).
• Willingness to support a range of trades on large refurbishment projects.
• Ability to work independently or in a site team with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused approach when working in occupied properties.
• Solid health and safety knowledge in site environments.
• Confident using handheld devices for job updates.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned works and refurbishment activities across social housing properties as part of major works programmes.
• Undertake damp and mould remedial works as part of wider refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Complete plastering works including patch plastering, skimming, and full room or area re-skims where required.
• Repair and renew walls and ceilings as part of refurbishment works, ensuring surfaces are prepared to a high standard for decoration.
• Deliver high-quality finishes across all works, ensuring properties are ready for handover within project timelines.
• Undertake multi-skilled tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works as part of planned projects.
• Complete installations and replacements of components (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, internal fixtures) where required.
• Carry out making-good works following major installations or refurbishment activities.
• Work collaboratively with site teams, supervisors, and other trades to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working in both occupied and void properties.
• Accurately record works completed using handheld devices in line with project requirements.
• Identify and report any additional works, defects, or risks to support project delivery.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and site procedures at all times.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to required standards.

Skills

Plastering

Multi-skilled trades

Full UK driving licence

Own hand tools

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Handheld devices

Basic power tools

Ladders & access equipment

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Skilled Operative to join our Major Works team in Norwich. This is a hands-on role working across both occupied and void social housing properties, delivering high-quality planned works and refurbishments, with plastering as a core trade alongside supporting works across other trades as required.

You’ll be completing works as part of larger planned projects, including refurbishments, component replacements, and property upgrades, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. This role suits someone who takes pride in their workmanship, can work independently or as part of a wider site team, and understands the importance of delivering excellent customer service when working in residents’ homes.

Duties

• Carry out planned works and refurbishment activities across social housing properties as part of major works programmes
• Undertake damp and mould remedial works as part of wider refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Complete plastering works including patch plastering, skimming, and full room or area re-skims where required
• Repair and renew walls and ceilings as part of refurbishment works, ensuring surfaces are prepared to a high standard for decoration
• Deliver high-quality finishes across all works, ensuring properties are ready for handover within project timelines
• Undertake multi-skilled tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works as part of planned projects
• Complete installations and replacements of components (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, internal fixtures) where required
• Carry out making-good works following major installations or refurbishment activities
• Work collaboratively with site teams, supervisors, and other trades to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working in both occupied and void properties
• Accurately record works completed using handheld devices in line with project requirements
• Identify and report any additional works, defects, or risks to support project delivery
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and site procedures at all times
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to required standards

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in plastering, including patching, skimming, and finishing works as part of refurbishment or planned projects
• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or planned/major works environments
• Experience carrying out damp and mould remedial works within refurbishment programmes
• Ability to carry out multi-skilled works, including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works as part of larger projects
• Willingness to support a range of trades to deliver large-scale refurbishment and upgrade works
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider site team on planned projects
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality finishes to specification
• Professional and customer-focused approach when working within occupied properties
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, particularly within a site or project-based environment
• Confident using handheld devices for job updates, reporting, and documentation
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites/locations as required by the programme

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 friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

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.