Overview
Maintenance Technician role at Mears Group PLC. Location: Sedgefield - Spennymoor. Permanent – Full Time. Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week. Annual salary up to £29,598.16 plus use of company van and fuel card.
What We Are Looking For
Join our experienced team, carrying out a wide range of high-quality repairs across Livin’s domestic, communal, and commercial properties. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, primarily focusing on external works within the repairs team. However, you may also be required to support void properties depending on service demand. The role involves working in tenanted homes as well as communal and commercial spaces under the Livin contract, with tasks including groundworks and internal property repairs.
Role Responsibilities
* Carry out high-standard general repairs across tenanted housing properties
* Complete refurbishment activities in both residential and communal areas
* Perform groundworks and internal property repairs as required
* Ensure all work meets safety, quality and cost control standards
* Deliver best-in-class customer service while working in occupied homes
* Operate within the Livin contract across tenanted, commercial and communal spaces
* Contribute to maintaining safe, well-presented and habitable living environments
* Collaborate with team members to uphold professional standards and community impact
Key Criteria
* Experience in the above responsibilities
* Proven experience in general property repairs, refurbishment or maintenance
* Ability to carry out groundworks and internal repairs to a high standard
* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
* Excellent customer service skills, especially when working in tenanted properties
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team across varied environments
* Good organisational skills with a focus on quality and cost control
* Comfortable working in both residential and communal areas under contract guidelines
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering practical solutions
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience in plastering, pointing, brick repairs
* IT literate
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
* Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
* Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
* Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
* Family-friendly policies and support
* Share Save and You Earn schemes
* Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
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 for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk). We are here to support you throughout the application process and 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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognizing our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. We invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand diverse experiences; these questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Facilities Services
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