Annual salary: up to £36,425.30
Multi-skilled Operative
Location: - Ipswich
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £36,425.30 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative with a strong understanding and experience in all aspects of roofing repairs to join our team, supporting a busy Repairs and Maintenance contract in Ipswich. 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 Repairs and Maintenance properties, responding to day-to-day refurbishment requests that cover Roofing, 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:
1. Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across social housing properties
2. Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
3. Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
4. Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
5. Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
6. Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
7. Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
8. Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
9. Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets
Role Criteria:
10. Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades with a strong understanding of all aspects of roofing repairs and at least one other trade. (e.g. Groundworks, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
11. Full UK driving licence
12. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
13. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
14. Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
15. Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
16. Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
17. Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
Benefits we can offer you.
18. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
19. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
20. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
21. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
22. Family friendly policies
23. Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
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.