General Operative
Salary: £28,450.29 per annum plus commercial vehicle and fuel card
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.
Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset
Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work
Confident and have experience carrying out minor repairs and handyperson works including fit curtains, blinds, door handles, painting, leaking waste pipes, replace light bulbs, check smoke alarms
Full UK driving license
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ 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
~ Access to EAP Counselling sessions
As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. 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.