Multi-Trade Repairs Operative — Social Housing (Van + OOH)

Mears Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Caerphilly team, delivering responsive repairs in occupied social housing. You will perform multi-trade tasks, including plumbing and carpentry, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will work independently or with a team, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to service expectations. The role offers a competitive annual salary with overtime potential and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic property repairs across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs within occupied social housing properties.
• Repair and replace skirting boards, architraves and internal door frames.
• Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops and cupboard doors.
• Repair and replace internal doors, handles, locks and hinges.
• Identify and resolve minor plumbing issues including leaks and dripping taps.
• Carry out patch plastering and repairs to walls/ceilings.
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs including grouting and sealing.
• Undertake painting and decorating following repair works.
• Accurately record job details, materials used and completion information.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle to a high standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service in residents' homes.
• Report additional repair requirements or safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Manual trades

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Caerphilly team, delivering responsive repairs in occupied social housing. You will perform multi-trade tasks, including plumbing and carpentry, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will work independently or with a team, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to service expectations. The role offers a competitive annual salary with overtime potential and a company vehicle.