General Operative

Annual salary: up to £26,845.22
General Operative
Location: Rotherham – New York Way
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,845.22 per annum, plus company van + fuel card
Mears is seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team in Rotherham, helping to maintain communal areas and estates to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service to residents.
As a General Operative, you will support the upkeep and presentation of communal estates and external environments across the area. You will carry out a range of maintenance and grounds maintenance duties, conduct inspections, identify hazards and ensure estates remain safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.
About the Role:
Drive a company vehicle between estates and work locations
Transport tools, equipment and materials as required
Maintain communal gardens, hedges and external pathways
Carry out grass cutting and weed spraying activities
Remove snow and apply grit during winter months
Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards and maintenance requirements
Maintain communal areas, stairwells, lifts, bin stores and external spaces
Remove litter, bulky waste and graffiti
Ensure safe and hygienic conditions across all estates
Comply with COSHH regulations and safe use of PPE
Provide excellent customer service and act as a visible presence on estates
Drive a 3.5-tonne flatbed vehicle as part of day-to-day duties
Key Criteria:
Full UK manual driving licence
Experience in estate management or grounds maintenance
Experience using petrol-powered grounds maintenance equipment including strimmer’s and hedge cutters
Experience working within residential environments
Confidence driving between multiple locations throughout the working day
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good awareness of health and safety requirements
Strong customer service and communication skills
Reliable, organised and able to manage a varied workload
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
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:
Grace Harris (grace.harris@mearsgroup.co.uk)
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.