Multi Skilled Operative

Mears; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Mears is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to join a busy repairs contract in Darlington. This field-based, full-time role involves delivering high-quality repairs across plumbing, joinery, plastering and tiling in tenanted properties.

You will manage daily workloads, record details with handheld devices, and travel as needed. A full UK driving licence and own hand tools are required, with a company vehicle and fuel card provided after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a core trade across plumbing, joinery, plastering or tiling
• Experience working across multiple trades
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted properties
• Perform plumbing tasks such as removing old shower trays and fitting baths
• Joinery duties including fitting doors and kitchen units
• Record job details and materials using handheld devices
• Maintain tools and company vehicle

Skills

Core trade experience

Multi-trade experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Punctuality

Driving licence

Hand tools ownership

Willingness to travel

Education

Carpentry & Joinery City & Guilds

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,884.00

Multi-skilled Operative

Location: Darlington - field based

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £37,884 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.

We're on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy repairs contract in Darlington. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades in void properties.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving 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 properties
• Completing plumbing tasks including removing old shower trays, fitting and replacing baths and taps
• Joinery duties include fitting doors, work tops and kitchen cupboards
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• 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:

• Experience in a core trade (Plumbing, Joinery, Plastering or Tiling)
• Experience in multiple trades
• Excellent customer service skills
• Personable
• Works well under pressure
• Good time keeping
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to provide own hand tools including spirit level, screw drivers and hammers
• Willingness to travel across Yorkshire and Humber where required

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
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• 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.

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Required Qualifications:

• Carpentry and Joinery (Centre venue) - Site Carpenter Level 2 - City & Guilds