Annual salary: up to £35,700.00
Multi Skilled Operative
Northumberland, Newcastle, and Sunderland area
Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary: up to £35,700 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers while their claims are being assessed in regions including North East, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. We collaborate with government bodies, housing providers, tenants, landlords, and investors to address homelessness, increase social and affordable housing, and develop specialized housing for those with care needs.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate Multi Skilled Operative to join our expanding team in North East England, working within a busy responsive repairs environment. You will report on individual job actions to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction. Your main duties will include repairs and refurbishment activities in tenanted properties, delivering excellent customer service while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. Typical tasks involve repairing doors, taps, baths, radiators, kitchen units, fire doors, carpets, and plastering walls and ceilings where needed.
The role also involves property inspections, requiring visits to occupied properties to complete inspection forms on a handheld PDA, carry out minor repairs, and report larger issues for future planning.
Role Criteria:
* NVQ Level 2 in Plastering, Plumbing, or Joinery
* Trade knowledge and experience in two other trades
* Full UK driving license
* Ability to work independently
* Flexibility and willingness to travel
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Paid volunteering leave
* Discounts via Mears Rewards (groceries, holidays, vouchers, share scheme, and more)
* Family-friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform
As part of the recruitment process, a DBS & BPSS check and Security Clearance will be conducted. You will need to provide proof of identity, address, references, a valid passport, and proof of UK residence for the last 5 years.
Apply below or contact Beth Dunford at beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk for further discussion. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant, holding a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We also promote social mobility and invite optional background sharing during application to better understand candidate diversity, using the Social Mobility Index to improve opportunities for all.
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