Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Operative to join the Major Works team in Norwich. This hands-on role covers plastering and supporting trades across occupied and void social housing properties, delivering high-quality refurbishments within project timelines.

You will perform plastering, damp and mould works, and other trades as needed, ensuring safety and quality. A full UK driving licence and own hand tools are required, with a focus on customer service in residents’ homes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plastering as part of refurbishment or major works.
• Experience in social housing, property maintenance, or major works environments.
• Experience performing damp and mould remedial works within refurbishment programmes.

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 re-skims where required.
• Repair and renew walls and ceilings to prepare surfaces for decoration.
• Deliver high-quality finishes and handover ready within project timelines.
• Undertake multi-skilled tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works.

Skills

Plastering

Multi-skilled

Damp & mould remediation

Plumbing

Carpentry

Tiling

Finishing works

Handheld devices

Driving licence

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,425.30

Multi-skilled Operative

Location: Norwich

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £36,425.30 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

MPS has been looking after residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we focus on estate management and property maintenance, delivering tailored solutions that support people and communities.

We provide a wide range of services; including responsive repairs, planned works, and cyclical maintenance to over 100 local authorities and housing providers across the UK. One of our key partners is Orbit, a major housing provider in the Midlands, East Anglia, and the South East, managing over 45,000 homes.

Together, MPS and Orbit ensure residents receive timely, high-quality repairs and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on customer care, safety, and long-term value.

About the Roles:

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.

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.