Annual salary: up to £33,727.00
Multi-skilled Operative
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £33,727 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) Plus on call rota
We’re on the lookout for a skilled and reliable Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.
Duties:
· Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
· Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
· Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
· Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
· Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
· Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
· Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
· Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
· Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
· Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
· Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota on a rotational basis
· Attend training sessions when required
· Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
· Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
· Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
· Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
· Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets
Role Criteria:
· Proven experience in repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. plumbing, plastering and decorating, plastering, and tiling)
· Full UK driving licence
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
· Good time management skills
Desirable:
· NVQ Level 2 in Joinery
Benefits we can offer you.
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
· Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
· Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
· Family friendly policies
· Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
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.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.