Plastering & Home Repairs Specialist (Van + Fuel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Mears Group PLC in Bexley is hiring a Multi-Skilled Operative to carry out day-to-day repairs in occupied social housing properties, with plastering as a core trade.

The role covers domestic repairs across multiple trades, requires independent work and strong customer service, and offers a company van, fuel card, and the chance to contribute to residents' safety.

Hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a route for out-of-hours on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades.
• Proven plastering experience including patching, skimming and making good.
• Experience working in domestic or social housing repairs.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to operate handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Complete patch plastering, skimming, and making good to walls and ceilings.
• Repair plaster damage following leaks, damp, or previous maintenance works.
• Ensure finishes are left to a high standard, ready for decoration.
• Undertake basic domestic plumbing repairs including leaks, taps, toilets, wastes, and pipework.
• Complete minor tiling repairs, sealing, and finishing works linked to repairs.
• Carry out basic locksmith duties such as lock changes and securing properties.
• Complete general making good works following repairs across all trades.
• Work professionally and sensitively within occupied homes.
• Accurately record works completed using handheld devices.
• Identify and report any additional works or safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in out of hours emergency call out rota where required.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Multi-trade repairs

Plastering

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Mears Group PLC in Bexley is hiring a Multi-Skilled Operative to carry out day-to-day repairs in occupied social housing properties, with plastering as a core trade.

The role covers domestic repairs across multiple trades, requires independent work and strong customer service, and offers a company van, fuel card, and the chance to contribute to residents' safety.

Hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a route for out-of-hours on-call as needed.