About the Role
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We are looking for a General Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of ten other operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality general repairs, planned works, and refurbishments to housing properties, while delivering best-in-class customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.
Main duties:
· Carry out a range of repairs and refurbishment tasks to a high standard.
· Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents.
· Process all tasks electronically using a handheld device (PDA).
· Maintain all company-supplied assets in good condition in line with company policies. Report any damages to your supervisor or Manager.
· Manage materials effectively by using existing stock or collecting required items, following the company's purchasing and van stock control procedures.
Role Criteria:
· Experience working in social housing and council contracts
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· 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
· Access to EAP Counselling sessions
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
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.