Multi Skilled Operative

Multi-skilled Operative

Location: Peterhead

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to 34000 per annum plus company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast Yorkshire and Humber Northern Ireland and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government registered providers tenants landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.

Were on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Peterhead. 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.

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.

Duties:

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across occupied properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards architraves and internal door frames
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units worktops and cupboard doors
• Repairing or replacing internal doors handles locks and hinges
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks dripping taps and blocked sinks
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs including grouting and sealing
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely efficiently and to a high standard
• Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents needs and privacy
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
• Reporting 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 repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry plumbing plastering tiling decorating)

• 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
• Good knowledge of repairs and maintenance
• Ability to work alone

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% 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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

As part of the recruitment process for this role we will carry out a Background Identity Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed we will require from you the relevant identification including Proof of Address References a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

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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.