Overview
Multi-Skilled Operative – Location: Oxford | Contract: Full Time Permanent | Salary up to £36,720 per annum, plus company van & fuel card | 42.5 hours per week (0800 - 1700 Monday - Friday)
About Us
Pyramid Plus is a dynamic joint venture between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned replacements, and fire risk assessment works. Serving over 23,500 homes, we complete more than 38,000 repairs, 1,000 void refurbishments, and install 600 kitchens and bathrooms each year. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth.
About The Role
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Oxford. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success. 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
* Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
* Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
* Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
* Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
* Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
* Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
* Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
* Floor laying to include vinyl flooring
* Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
* Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
* Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
* 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
Role Criteria
* Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. floor laying carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work independently 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
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Volunteering Leave
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards
* Family friendly policies
* Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
* Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement
* To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your license >3 months, and have <9 points
All roles require entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. For application discussions, contact Laura Bourne at laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk. All aspects of the application process are supported, and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have relevant recognitions. We invite optional disclosure of background information to support social mobility initiatives, without impacting your application.
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