Annual salary: up to £27,077.51
General Operative
Milton Keynes
Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £27,077.51 annum
, plus, company van & fuel card
"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are.
About The Role
A General Operative. You will be out supporting residents with planned repairs and maintenance across our portfolio of properties, working from 'job' to 'job', on your planned route. You will be part of a local team undertaking high standard General repairs and refurbishment activities to Housing properties, delivering best in class customer service, and satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards.
* Carrying out nonspecialised general build duties – internal rip outs, damp and mould washes, deliveries, remediation or repairs, manual handling, waste removal.
* Working with carpenters, plasterers, plumbers and other trade staff to complete works.
* Working across disrepair, damp and mould, compliance and repairs service.
* Using any building, or construction experience to aid in applying knowledge and/or skills to work activities.
Role Criteria
* Worked within a trade environment
* Good Communication skills
* Flexible to changes
* Keen problem solving
* UK Full driving license
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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
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
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne )
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.