Property Repairs & Maintenance Operative (Wakefield)

Mears Group PLC; Calder Vale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Mears rewards discounts

Family friendly policies

EAP counselling

OOH rota

Job summary

Mears Group PLC in Wakefield is seeking a skilled General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This role is mainly lone working in occupied and void properties, performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to keep properties in good condition.

You will change light bulbs, fit blinds, apply silicone, check smoke alarms, and complete routine inspections using a checklist. Driving licence and reliability are essential for travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Basic DIY skills, able to re plumb a washing machine, fit blinds and seal joints.
• Customer service experience.
• IT literate.
• Good communication and customer service skills where required.
• Ability to provide own hand tools including spirit level, screw drivers and hammers.
• Full UK driving license.
• Reliable and excellent time keeping.
• Can do attitude and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and a wide range of general maintenance tasks.
• Duties include changing light bulbs, fitting blinds and applying silicone.
• Secure doors and complete other minor repairs as required.
• Check smoke alarms and follow a structured checklist to meet standards.

Skills

DIY skills

Customer service

IT literacy

Communication skills

Hand tools

UK driving licence

Reliability

Time management

Can-do attitude

Regional travel

Job description

Mears Group PLC in Wakefield is seeking a skilled General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This role is mainly lone working in occupied and void properties, performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to keep properties in good condition.

You will change light bulbs, fit blinds, apply silicone, check smoke alarms, and complete routine inspections using a checklist. Driving licence and reliability are essential for travel across the region.