About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.
Role Responsibilities
1. Ensuring properties are cleared
2. Rubbish Clearance
3. Removal of all furniture
4. Dismantling of Furniture is required
5. Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
6. Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude
7. Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
8. Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative
9. Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work
Role Criteria;
10. Experience in the above responsibilities
11. Experience in house clearance
12. Minor Plumbing Experience (Desirable)
13. Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
14. Excellent customer service skills, especially when working in tenanted properties
15. Ability to work independently and as part of a team across varied environments
16. Good organisational skills with a focus on quality and cost control
17. Comfortable working in both residential and communal areas under contract guidelines
18. A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering practical solutions
19. Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you
20. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
21. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
22. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
23. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
24. Family friendly policies
25. Access to EAP Counselling sessions
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.