Multi-Skilled Operative (Planned & Retrofit)

Mears; Charlton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mears is seeking a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to carry out kitchen and bathroom installations and a range of trade tasks in occupied social housing properties.

You will undertake 1st and 2nd fix plumbing, tiling, plastering, carpentry and joinery, ensuring high standards and safe, professional work in residents' homes. You will support contract compliance and customer satisfaction through call-out cover when needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified in at least one trade discipline.
• Experience delivering planned works in social housing.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard.
• Undertake first and second fix plumbing works.
• Carry out wall tiling, floor laying, plastering and carpentry works.
• Complete kitchen worktop installations and joinery tasks.
• Work safely and professionally within residents' homes.
• Ensure health and safety and quality standards are met.
• Maintain excellent customer service while representing Mears.
• Participate in call-out cover when required.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Plastering

Tiling

Plumbing

Roofing

Education

Qualified trade qualification

Job description

About the Role

• As a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson within our Planned Works team, you will be responsible for carrying out kitchen and bathroom installations and a wide range of associated trade tasks within occupied social housing properties.
• Installation of kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard
• Undertake 1st and 2nd fix plumbing works
• Carry out wall tiling, floor laying, plastering and carpentry works
• Complete kitchen worktop installations and associated joinery tasks
• Work safely and professionally within residents' homes
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and quality standards
• Maintain excellent customer service while representing Mears
• Participate in call out cover when required to support contract compliance and customer satisfaction

Key Criteria:

• Qualified in a minimum of one trade discipline
• Demonstrable capability across multiple trades including carpentry and joinery, plastering, roofing, plumbing or tiling
• Experience fitting complete kitchens and bathrooms
• Proven multi-trade experience covering plumbing, tiling, carpentry, floor laying and plastering
• Previous experience delivering planned works within social housing environments
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, motivated and committed to delivering quality workmanship
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• 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 (4 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
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women’s Health, Men’s Mental Health and Armed Forces communities
• 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