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 in North east, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. We work with government, landlords, and partners to address homelessness and provide social housing solutions.
About the Role:
We seek a passionate Multi Skilled Operative for our team in the Northeast of England. You will work in a busy responsive repairs environment, reporting on individual job actions to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction. Your main duties include repairs and refurbishment of tenanted properties, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining safety, quality, and cost standards. Typical tasks involve repairs such as changing doors, taps, baths, fixing radiators, kitchen units, fire doors, carpets, and plastering ceilings and walls. You will also perform property inspections, complete forms on handheld devices, carry out small repairs, and report larger issues for future planning.
Role Criteria:
* NVQ Level 2 in Plastering, Plumbing, or Joinery
* Experience in two trades
* Full UK driving license
* Ability to work independently
* Flexible and willing to travel
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Entitlement to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day and volunteering leave
* Staff discounts, share save scheme, and other perks
* Family-friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
Note: We will conduct DBS, BPSS, and Security Clearance checks. You will need to provide proof of address, references, passport, and proof of residency in the UK for the last 5 years.
To apply or discuss your application, contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
We support diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant with a Gold Award and Endorser Award for veteran employment. We invite optional sharing of background info to promote social mobility, assessed via the Social Mobility Index, which will not affect your application.
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