About the Role
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As a Graduate Management Trainee at Mears, build a broad understanding of how our housing repairs and maintenance service is delivered. Based within the Kent area, the role will offer you the opportunity to work nationally, gaining valuable insight and understanding of the wider business. You will also be mentored by our Managing Director and supported by a range of experienced professionals to develop in the following areas:
1. Strategic Contract Oversight
2. Operational Delivery
3. Financial acumen
4. Leadership and Team Management
5. Client & Community Engagement
6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
7. Professional Development
8. Change Management / transformation
9. Procurement and business growth
You will:
10. Work alongside our Senior Management Team, contributing to operational planning and decision-making.
11. Support live housing maintenance projects, from planning stages through to delivery.
12. Assist in managing budgets, resources, and contractor performance.
13. Analyse data and produce reports that help identify trends and drive improvements.
14. Collaborate with colleagues in customer service, technical, and compliance teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
15. Participate in service reviews and suggest process improvements.
16. Visit sites and housing stock to understand first-hand the operational challenges and successes.
17. Develop your leadership skills by shadowing managers and taking ownership of small-scale initiatives.
This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on our customers and communities.
Key Criteria:
We’re seeking motivated individuals who are ready to commit to a career in the housing sector. To be considered, you should have:
18. A relevant undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: Business Management, Housing Studies, Construction or Facilities Management (or similar) completed within the last 24 months.
19. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Outlook, and data management systems.
20. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
21. The ability to work effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities.
22. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
23. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally to different sites when needed.
24. Willingness to relocate during the week for longer placement rotations in the second year of programme.
Previous housing, property, or operational experience is beneficial but not essential — we value transferable skills and the right attitude.
Why Join Mears?
From day one, you’ll be part of a company that invests in your growth and believes in promoting from within. Our structured training programme, mentoring support, and varied work will give you the tools you need to succeed. You’ll have the chance to shape services that matter, work in a supportive and collaborative environment, and see the real-world results of your efforts in the communities we serve.
Benefits:
25. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
26. Company pension and life insurance
27. Excellent training and career development opportunities
28. Access to Mears Rewards – offering discounts on retail, leisure, and travel
29. Share scheme participation
30. Employee support and wellbeing services
31. Volunteering leave for community projects
32. Annual Mears Fun Day to celebrate your achievements
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.