About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.
1. Install fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail
2. Carry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation
3. Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset
4. Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards
5. Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
6. Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essential
7. Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude
8. Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
9. Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiative
10. Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to work
Role Criteria:
11. Experience within a similar role
12. Confident and have experience carrying out minor repairs and handyperson works including fit curtains, blinds, door handles, painting, leaking waste pipes, replace light bulbs, check smoke alarms
13. Full UK driving license
14. Team working
15. Customer focused
16. Communication Skills
17. Decision making & problem solving
18. Organisational Skills
Benefits we can offer you
19. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
20. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
21. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
22. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
23. Family friendly policies
24. Access to EAP Counselling sessions
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.