Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group

  • Ilford, Greater London
  • £37,485 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Annual salary: up to £37,485.00Multi Skilled OperativeLocation: IlfordFull Time PermanentSalary up to £ 37,485.00 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday -Friday)We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.A Multi Skilled Operative within our Redbridge branch will support residents with responsive repairs across our portfolio of properties working on a planned route. Part of a local team undertaking high standard Multi Trade repairs and refurbishment activities to housing properties delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety, quality, and cost control standards. You will have a certified core trade and complimenting this can deliver additional trade activities in support of completing repair/refurbishment works on time and to a high standard in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures. Take ownership in undertaking construction, fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first-time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.Day to day duties:
  • Carrying out reactive repairs in occupied and unoccupied properties
  • Responsible for duties to include but not limited to – hanging doors, skirting, architraves, fixing windows / doors, lock changes, repairing worktops, kitchen units, fitting new bathrooms general plumbing repairs, painting and decorating, Plastering etc
  • Providing high levels of customer care at all times
Role Criteria:
  • Experience in Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, painting & Decorating
  • Worked within social housing
  • Good Customer Service skills
  • Good written and verbal communication
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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.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
  • Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.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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