Multi-Trades Operative – Social Housing Repairs

Mears; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company van & fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mears is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative in Durham to join our responsive repairs team. You will carry out varied property maintenance tasks across tenanted social housing, delivering high-quality repairs on time.

With a strong emphasis on safety and customer service, you will work across trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering and decorating, and you'll operate with a company van and fuel card where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Health and safety awareness and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems.

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
• 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
• Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicle in good order
• Manage daily workload to meet service level targets

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Painting & Decorating

Brickwork

Groundworks

Job description

Mears is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative in Durham to join our responsive repairs team. You will carry out varied property maintenance tasks across tenanted social housing, delivering high-quality repairs on time.

With a strong emphasis on safety and customer service, you will work across trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering and decorating, and you'll operate with a company van and fuel card where required.