Multi Skilled Operative

Expression of Interest Multi-Skilled Operative
Location: Evesham
Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Join us on our new exciting contract

Mears Group is preparing to mobilise a new long-term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region.

Delivering housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns rural communities and urban locations the contract will include responsive repairs planned maintenance and property services with a strong focus on customer service quality and community investment.

Due to upcoming mobilisation activity expressions of interest are invited from experienced Multi Skilled Operatives across South Worcestershire North Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment nor does it provide salary or detailed role information at this stage. It simply ensures that you are first to be contacted when full job details including pay working hours and application timelines are confirmed.

About the Role:

We are looking for multi skilled operatives to join our team in Evesham. You will be carrying 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 requires a delivering high-quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.

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 people who are 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 tenanted social housing 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

Key Criteria:

• Proven experience in domestic 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

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.

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