Multi-Skilled Trades Operative – Social Housing Repairs

Mears Group; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Volunteering Leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a dedicated Multi-Skilled Operative to deliver repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Hampshire, based primarily in Aldershot with occasional travel to Basingstoke. You’ll handle carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance in occupied or void homes.

The role requires hands-on capability, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, following safety practices and delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic repairs across carpentry, plumbing and plastering.
• Maintenance experience, ideally within social housing or similar.
• Comfort with handheld devices or job management systems for recording work.
• Own basic tools and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive repairs across occupied and void social housing properties.
• Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves and internal door frames.
• Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops and cupboard doors.
• Install and carry out repairs to bathrooms.
• 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.
• Undertake general maintenance and upkeep works as required.
• Travel to other locations within the wider area when required to support the wider business and team.
• 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 an out-of-hours emergency repair rota as and when 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 efficiently to meet service level targets.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tools

Handheld devices

Job management systems

Basic tools

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a dedicated Multi-Skilled Operative to deliver repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Hampshire, based primarily in Aldershot with occasional travel to Basingstoke. You’ll handle carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance in occupied or void homes.

The role requires hands-on capability, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, following safety practices and delivering high-quality workmanship.