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Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college with the opportunity to get real life experiences, such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

What will I learn through the apprenticeship programme?

With 30 years’ experience of delivering market-leading repairs and maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver more than 6,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.

Mears Careers National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to empower and challenge you; you’ll be trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. During your apprenticeship you will have a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and will receive formal training coupled with working alongside our skilled workforce who will inspire and train you in the practical elements of the trade.

As a Facilities Multi-skilled Operative your work will be varied and involve using a diverse range of skills to enable you to be involved in planned works e.g., The contract for West Lothian FM looks after 3 High Schools and 3 Primary schools, this includes all the fabric of the buildings from electrical repairs, changing of lights, plumbing and heating repairs and general maintenance of doors, occasional painting and decorating and the planned preventive maintenance tasks including compliance of the buildings.

During your apprenticeship you will learn and develop a range of skills which includes Plumbing and tiling, basic electrical installation and fault-finding, carpentry, painting, decorating, and plastering.

Roles in Facilities Management are physical in nature and may involve lifting and moving equipment, working at height, and working indoors and outdoors.

What you need to have:

1. Functional skills in both Math and English.
2. The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships.
5. We are looking for people with integrity, who are self-reliant and highly motivated, with a natural willingness to get involved, someone who can solve problems and who takes pride in their work.

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity; Apply below attaching your CV and a Cover Letter.

Mears Group recognise our people as our greatest asset, we Hire individuality, recognising and valuing diversity and that everyone is individual, and we ensure equal access to opportunities for all regardless of your social economic background or individual make up.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are on the list of the Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work for, and on the Social Mobility Index of the top 75 employers in the UK for our commitment to social mobility.

As well as the usual benefits of Holiday, company sick pay we offer access to a catalogue of benefits ranging from Company summer fun days to paid time off for volunteering, Apprentice of the year awards, a sharesaver scheme and discounts on shopping, days out, meals ... and so much more.

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.

Mears Group plc is a housing and social care provider.