Multi-Skilled Repairs Technician (Housing)

Mears Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Long service awards

Additional holiday purchase

Learning and development

Career progression

Occupational health support

Green car scheme

Diversity forums

Company sick pay

Life Assurance

Company pension

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

Mears Group is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Operative for responsive repairs in the Evesham area. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks across domestic properties, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating, while delivering high-quality repairs and customer service.

The role requires flexibility for out-of-hours rota and driving a company vehicle; site work in tenanted homes with sensitivity to residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted 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 as 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

Skills

Multi-skilled trades

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Health and safety

Job description

Mears Group is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Operative for responsive repairs in the Evesham area. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks across domestic properties, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating, while delivering high-quality repairs and customer service.

The role requires flexibility for out-of-hours rota and driving a company vehicle; site work in tenanted homes with sensitivity to residents’ needs.