Multi-Skilled Repairs Operative – Vehicle

Mears; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mears is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Tonbridge/Bexley. You will carry out major repairs across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating in occupied social housing properties.

This hands-on role requires strong fault-finding, customer service and the ability to work safely to high standards, with a driving licence and flexibility for out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day major responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames.
• Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors.
• Repair or replace internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges.
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks.
• Carry out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings.
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing.
• Paint and decorate to a professional finish following repair works.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Work in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required.
• 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 to meet service level targets.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Job description

Mears is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Tonbridge/Bexley. You will carry out major repairs across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating in occupied social housing properties.

This hands-on role requires strong fault-finding, customer service and the ability to work safely to high standards, with a driving licence and flexibility for out-of-hours work.