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Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group
Construction
Construction
£35,000 - £42,020/Year
Full-time
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Description

Location
London - Brent, Northwest London

Hours
Full Time - 42.5 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary
Up to £42,020 per annum, plus company van and fuel card

About the Role
We are seeking a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our growing team supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Brent. This dynamic, hands-on role involves delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across multiple trades to ensure residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for. You will work across occupied and void social housing properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests covering carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, and more. Your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and provide excellent customer service will be key to your success.

Key duties include carrying out responsive repairs such as replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, internal door frames, kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors, internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges. You will also identify and fix minor plumbing issues, carry out patch plastering, wall and floor tiling repairs, and painting and decorating to a professional finish. Working sensitively in occupied homes, you will ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Participation in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota may be required.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team committed to improving social housing standards and making a real difference in the community. You will manage your daily workload efficiently, maintain tools and company vehicle, and accurately record job details using handheld devices or job sheets.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating
- Experience working in occupied homes with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

About you
- Reliable and skilled across multiple trades with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota

Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence (must be aged over 21, held licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- All roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment

Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day as a thank you from the Executive team
- Paid volunteering leave supporting community involvement
- Staff perks including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share save scheme and more
- Family friendly policies
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided

Benefits
Annual leave, Employee discount, Paid volunteer time
Expiry date: 21/10/2026
Multi Skilled Operative
Company:
Mears Group
Salary:
£35,000 - £42,020/Year
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London