General Operative

General Operative

Location: Dundee

Salary: 14.50 an hour plus company van and fuel card

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours

42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability customer service and teamwork. Youll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.

Role Responsibilities:

Install fixtures such as curtains blinds and door handles drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detail

Carry out painting and decorating tasks which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentation

Fix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindset

Replace light bulbs and check smoke alarms showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standards

Support cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided) with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills

Work collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team where strong teamwork and reliability are essential

Deliver excellent customer service across all tasks maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude

Communicate effectively with colleagues and residents using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skills

Make decisions and solve problems independently when needed demonstrating confidence and initiative

Maintain high standards of safety quality and cost control with a methodical and dependable approach to work

Role Criteria:

Experience working in social housing and council contracts

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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% weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share save scheme plus much more

Family friendly policies

Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

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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.

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