Annual salary: up to £33,019.00 Multi Skilled Operative (Kitchens and Bathrooms) Location - Caerphilly Contract Type - Full Time, Permanent; 08:00-16:30, with the requirement of an out of hours rota Salary - £33,019.00 per annum, plus Company Vehicle & Fuel card, enhanced hourly rate when on call plus great company benefits. Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for a Multi Skilled Operative has arisen! Who are we: Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the lives of our communities and customers. We take pride in delivering an outstanding service to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe, comfortable and well-maintained. We deliver over 35,000 annual repairs, Void refurbishments and planned upgrades, Celtic Horizons also delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning and facility management. Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 6500 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Operative to join our Kitchen and Bathroom team, working on Kitchen and Bathroom installations. Ensuring our clients receive high levels of service and satisfaction. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time. Duties: Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues at point of installation Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works Ensuring all installations and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota once a month Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Key Criteria: Extensive “on the job” Kitchen and Bathroom experience Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage workload effectively Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota Ideally previous domestic, social housing experience A qualification in a core trade, NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds equivalent would be an advantage but not essential Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company Van and Fuel card! Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! 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 Refer a friendly Scheme 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. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We 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 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. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply. We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility