Maintenance Technician
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Sedgefield - Spennymoor
Permanent
Full Time
Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week
Up to
per annum £29,598.16 + 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 Livins domestic, communal, and commercial properties. Youll 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.
Were dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost efficiency. 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.
Become part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping homes safe, clean, and well-maintained for the local community.
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 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.
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.
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