General Operative

Overview

Full Time, plus, company van and fuel card. 42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday. Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio—enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.

Annual salary: up to £29,488.20. General Operative, Eastbourne and Lewes, Full Time. Salary up to £29,488.20 per annum, plus, company van and fuel card. 42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday. Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio—enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.

About The Role: As a General Operative, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation and clean-up of the site office
• Removal of waste from site
• Handle and transport materials safely and efficiently
• Support skilled tradespeople in retrofit activities
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance tasks to support retrofit goals
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain a high standard of work quality and attention to detail
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project deadlines are met
• Report any issues or concerns to the site supervisor promptly
• Participate in site meetings and provide input on project improvements
• Take initiative and ownership in undertaking allocated tasks and supporting delivery of planned works activities aiming for a first time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Responsible for working at heights

Role Criteria

• Experience in the above duties
• Full UK driving license
• manual handling
• Knowledge of PAS 2035 domestic retrofit
• Asbestos Awareness

Benefits We Can Offer You

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Van, fuel card and uniform
• 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

Other Information

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 more than 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: Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk).

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