Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group PLC; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to join our responsive repairs team. You will carry out day-to-day repairs across multiple trades in occupied social housing properties, delivering high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role is permanent and full-time, based across Pontefract, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and surrounding areas, with a salary up to £33,727 per year plus a company van and fuel card.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across occupied social housing properties.
• Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, and interior doors; install and adjust kitchen units and worktops.
• Repair plumbing issues, patch plastering, plastering and tiling; paint and decorate to a professional finish.
• Record job details and materials used; maintain tools and company vehicle; meet service targets.

Job description

Annual salary: up to £33,727.00

Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Pontefract, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and surrounding areas

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £33,727 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, 8:00am-5:00pm

We're on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents' homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.

You'll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

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 void 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
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota on a rotational basis
• Attend training sessions when required
• 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 repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management skills

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.

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.