Multi-skilled Operative

Location: Margate

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)

About the role:

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for completing high-quality repairs and maintenance across empty properties, helping to ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for new residents to move into.

You’ll carry out a range of multi-trade works, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating, working efficiently to help meet void turnaround times and required property standards. No two properties are the same, so your ability to adapt, problem-solve and complete work to a high standard will be key to your success.

Duties:

• Carry out void property works across social housing properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, internal door frames and other timberwork
• Installing, repairing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors and associated fittings
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, hinges and ironmongery
• Identifying and completing minor plumbing repairs, including leaks, dripping taps, blocked sinks and replacing fittings where required
• Repairing or replacing UPVC components, including windows, doors, frames, locks, handles and hinges
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls and ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling/vinyl repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating following repairs to ensure properties are finished to a good standard
• Completing a range of multi-trade repairs to bring void properties up to the required lettable standard
• Identifying and reporting additional works required to ensure properties are safe, compliant and ready for occupation
• Working efficiently to support void turnaround times and minimise the time properties remain empty
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Accurately recording completed works, materials used and any outstanding repairs using handheld devices or job sheets
• Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order
• Managing daily workload effectively to meet completion targets and service-level requirements

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience working within void properties, repairs and maintenance, or social housing
• Strong multi-trade skills, with experience across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating
• Ability to complete a range of repairs to a high standard and ensure properties are ready for re-let
• Good knowledge of health and safety when working in domestic properties
• Ability to identify additional repairs and report further works where required
• Able to work independently, manage workloads effectively and meet void turnaround targets
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable using handheld devices or job management systems to record completed works
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
• A flexible and reliable approach to work

Benefits we can offer you.

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

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.

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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.