Annual salary: up to £40,689.00
Multi Skilled Operative
Location: Crawley
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,689 per annum
We are looking for two experienced Multi Skilled Operatives to join our team in Crawley, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services across social housing properties. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled tradespeople who take pride in their work and are committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
Working across both tenanted and void properties, you will carry out a variety of plumbing and general multi-trade repairs and installations. You will be expected to work safely, efficiently and professionally while ensuring residents receive a first-class service.
About the Role:
As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will carry out a wide range of repairs, maintenance and installation work across social housing properties. The role focuses primarily on plumbing activities while also requiring skills across several additional trades. You will be responsible for completing work to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and providing excellent customer service within residents' homes.
Carry out repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties
Complete plumbing repairs including leak repairs and replacement of kitchen and bathroom taps
Install new bathrooms and complete bathroom refurbishment works
Undertake partial kitchen installations and replacement kitchen and bathroom panels
Carry out first and second fix carpentry works
Complete wall and floor tiling repairs and installations
Undertake patch painting and associated finishing works
Accurately record job details, materials used and completion information
Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order
Participate in the out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
Report safeguarding concerns, property issues and further works identified during visits
Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
Key Criteria:
Proven plumbing experience
Experience across at least three additional trades
Ability to carry out multi-trade repairs and maintenance work independently
Full UK driving licence
Own hand tools
Experience working within social housing environments desirable
Relevant trade qualification desirable
Knowledge of damp and mould issues and associated legislation desirable
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and work to service targets
Benefits
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 (4 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.
Company Sick Pay
Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
Commercial vehicle and fuel card
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.
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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Multi Skilled Operative in Northgate employer: Mears Group PLC
Mears Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dartford that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide generous benefits including a £4,500 car allowance, enhanced pension schemes, and family-friendly policies, all while supporting a diverse and inclusive culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the social housing sector, where your financial expertise will drive performance and profitability across our operational branches.
