General Operative

Annual salary: up to 27077.51General OperativeMilton KeynesFull Time PermanentSalary up to 27077.51 annum plus company van & fuel cardA desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are.About the Role:A General Operative. You will be out supporting residents with planned repairs and maintenance across our portfolio of properties working from job to job on your planned route. You will be part of a local team undertaking high standard General repairs and refurbishment activities to Housing properties delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety quality and cost control standards.Take ownership in undertaking construction fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.Ensure that the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users clients and both internal/external stakeholders This includes but is not limited to appearance company ID condition of vehicles and maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements. It may be necessary where requested to obtain customer feedback on completion of works.Process all activities in association with tasks/works electronically utilising a hand held device (PDA). This includes but not limited to worksheets timesheets and photographic evidence of works before / during / after van stock replenishment booking of annual leave vehicle inspections safeguarding issues risk assessments and method statements.Keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies and report to your Supervisor/Manager where damages occur.Utilise existing stock or collect materials as and when required to meet works order requirements in accordance with standard operating procedures for purchasing and van stock control compliance.Attend informal and formal meetings and training sessions as required.Role Criteria:Worked with in a trade environmentWorked within social housingGood Communication skillsIt LiterateUK Full driving licenseAll 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 holidaysAnnual 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 moreFamily friendly policiesCompany Van Fuel Card and UniformApply 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. Key Skills General Ledger Reconciliation,Taleo,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,Accrual Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics GP,Accounts Payable Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1