About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.
Role Responsibilities & Criteria:
1. Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail
2. Supporting single and multi trades with manual handling.
3. Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
4. Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset
5. Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards
6. Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
7. Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
8. Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
10. Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative
11. Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work
Benefits we can offer you
12. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
13. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
14. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
15. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
16. Family friendly policies
17. Access to EAP Counselling sessions
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.