About the Role
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We are looking for a General Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of ten other operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality general repairs, planned works, and refurbishments to housing properties, while delivering best-in-class customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.
Main duties:
1. Carry out a range of repairs and refurbishment tasks to a high standard.
2. Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents.
3. Process all tasks electronically using a handheld device (PDA).
4. Maintain all company-supplied assets in good condition in line with company policies. Report any damages to your supervisor or Manager.
5. Manage materials effectively by using existing stock or collecting required items, following the company's purchasing and van stock control procedures.
Role Criteria:
6. Experience working in social housing and council contracts
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Full UK driving licence
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Benefits we can offer you
9. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
10. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
11. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
12. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
13. Family friendly policies
14. Access to EAP Counselling sessions