Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £37,428.13
Multi Skilled Operative
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,428.13 per annum plus company van and fuel card
As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks. You will work independently and as part of a wider team, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to provide outstanding customer service to tenants and clients.
Working across occupied residential properties, you will deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance while providing excellent customer service. You will use your skills across multiple trades, complete work to a high standard and ensure all required documentation is accurately recorded.
About the Role:
Carry out carpentry works as a core trade
Undertake plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating repairs
Complete maintenance works within occupied domestic properties
Repair and maintain locks and associated fixtures
Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents
Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records using a PDA
Record completed works and coding information as required by the contract
Communicate effectively with clients, tenants and external agencies
Work safely and in line with company procedures and standards
Key Criteria:
Full UK driving licence
Own tools
Relevant trade qualifications
Experience across three or more trades
Strong tiling experience
Experience of domestic repairs and maintenance
Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and lock repairs
Excellent customer service skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to complete accurate paperwork and records
Strong attention to detail
Desirable:
Plastering experience
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.