Multi Skilled Operative

Multi-Skilled Operative

Location: Hampshire Area (Aldershot & Basingstoke)

Salary: 38703.26 per annum plus company van fuel card PPE uniform

Contract: Permanent Full time

Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5 hours 8:00am-5:00pm

Were on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team supporting a busy responsive repairs contract working across the Hampshire area. This is a dynamic hands-on role where youll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades ensuring residents homes are safe functional and well cared for. The role is predominantly based in Aldershot with occasional visits to Basingstoke.

Youll be working across occupied and void properties responding to day-to-day repair requests covering carpentry plumbing plastering and general maintenance. You may also be required to travel to other locations within the wider area when needed to support the wider business and team.

No two days are the same and your ability to adapt problem-solve and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team thats making a real difference in the community. Were looking for someone reliable skilled across multiple trades and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.

The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team and independently have a can-do attitude and possess the ability to work under their own initiative.

Duties:

Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive repairs across occupied and void social housing properties

Replace or repair skirting boards architraves and internal door frames

Install and adjust kitchen units worktops and cupboard doors

Install and carry out repairs to bathrooms

Repair or replace internal doors handles locks and hinges

Identify and fix minor plumbing issues such as leaks dripping taps and blocked sinks

Carry out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings

Undertake general maintenance and upkeep works as required

Travel to other locations within the wider area when required to support the wider business and team

Ensure all repairs are completed safely efficiently and to a high standard

Work in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents needs and privacy

Participate in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota as and when 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:

Extensive experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades such as carpentry plumbing and plastering

Proven background in maintenance ideally within social housing or a similar environment

Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Ownership of your own basic tools

Willingness and ability to travel when required to support the wider business and team

Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota

Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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% on weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share Save Scheme plus much more.

Family friendly policies

Company Van Fuel Card and Uniform

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 for 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.

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