NVQ level 2 in either Plastering, Plumbing or Joinery
Annual salary: up to £35,700.00
Position: Multi Skilled Operative
Location: Northumberland, Newcastle, and Sunderland area
Type: Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary & Benefits: 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 work with government bodies, providers, tenants, landlords, and investors to address homelessness, expand social and affordable housing, and develop specialized housing for care needs.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate Multi Skilled Operative to join our expanding team in the North East of England. The role involves working in a busy responsive repairs environment, performing repairs and refurbishment activities in tenanted properties, and ensuring high customer satisfaction and safety standards. Responsibilities include repairs such as replacing doors, taps, baths, fixing radiators, kitchen units, fire doors, carpets, and plastering ceilings and walls as needed.
The role also involves property inspections, completing inspection forms on a handheld device, performing minor repairs on-site, and reporting larger repairs 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 offered
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Paid volunteering leave
* Staff discounts through Mears Rewards
* Family-friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform
Additional Requirements: DBS & BPSS checks, Security Clearance, proof of address, references, valid passport, and proof of UK residence for the last 5 years.
To apply or discuss your application, contact Beth Dunford at beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk.
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 encourage applicants to share their background information voluntarily to promote social mobility and diversity, assessed via the Social Mobility Index. Sharing this information is optional and does not affect your application.
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