North east, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and surrounding areas
Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary up to £35,700 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021, Mears had over 19,000 service users across the three regions. Mears works in partnership with central and local government, registered providers, tenants, landlords, and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing, and create specialist housing for people with care needs.
About the Role:
Due to contract expansion, we are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team. Your main duties will include repairs and refurbishment activities to our occupied accommodation properties, delivering excellent customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards. The primary tasks involve general repairs on homes, such as changing doors, taps, baths, and fixing radiators. The successful candidate will perform varied property maintenance tasks and carry out property inspections.
Role Criteria:
* Experience and knowledge in three trades
* NVQ Level 2 or above in a core trade
* Team player with the ability to work independently
* Flexible and willing to travel
All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your license for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.
As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a DBS & BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. We will require relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport, and proof of UK residence for the last 5 years.
Benefits we offer:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day — a large event organized as a thank you from our leadership team
* Volunteering Leave — paid time off for community volunteering activities
* Staff discounts through Mears Rewards — up to 10% off on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share Save scheme, and more
* Family-friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform
To apply or discuss your application further, contact:
Beth Dunford
If you need assistance during the application process, we are here to support you at every step.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We are a Disability Confident employer, value individuality, and promote equal opportunities for all.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, reflecting our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our ongoing effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application process. This helps us understand the diverse experiences of our candidates and improve opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not affect your application.
We are the people behind the smile! At Mears, we seek individuals who share our vision and values — to make a positive difference in the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, communities, and lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide across the UK. Our values are: Customers, Innovation, Teamwork, Responsibility.
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