Multi Skilled Operative in Croydon

Overview

Location: Croydon. Contract: Full Time Permanent. Annual salary: up to £42,020.69, plus a company van and fuel card. 42.5 hours per week (8-5, Monday to Friday).

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team in Croydon.

You will carry out a variety of property maintenance tasks, including painting, plastering, brickwork, carpentry, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in tenanted properties.

The role involves delivering high-quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.

We are committed to improving social housing standards and offer an opportunity to be part of a team making a real difference in the community.

We are seeking someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and focused on getting the job done right the first time.

Duties

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
• Carry out Damp & Mould works
• Minor repairs including basic tiling, plumbing, carpentry
• Mould washes
• General handyperson duties
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
• Report 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)
• Damp & Mould experience
• 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 work
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – our annual Fun Day is organised as a thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering Leave – paid leave to undertake volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share Save scheme, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

All roles require entitlement to work in the UK.

Visa sponsorship is not offered.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or discussion: contact Laura Bourne ( ). If you need 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.

We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have earned the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

We invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application process to help us understand diverse experiences.

These questions are optional and will not affect your ability to apply.

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