Multi Skilled Operative
il y a 23 jours
Dartford
Annual salary: up to £38,000.00 Multi Skilled Operative- Carpenter Location: Essex Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £38,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team in Essex you will be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in Void properties. The role requires a delivering high-quality repairs and installations across domestic properties. 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: • Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties, • Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames, • Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors, • Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges, • Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks, • Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings, • Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing, • Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works, • Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, • Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy, • Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope, • Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes, • Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets, • Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order, • Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Role Criteria: • Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating), • Full UK driving licence, • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, • Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes, • Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices, • Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work7 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 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. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne () 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.
