Annual salary: up to £36,******
Multi-skilled Operative
Location: Margate
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £36,****** per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
About the role:
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for completing high-quality repairs and maintenance across empty properties, helping to ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for new residents to move into.
You'll carry out a range of multi-trade works, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating, working efficiently to help meet void turnaround times and required property standards. No two properties are the same, so your ability to adapt, problem-solve and complete work to a high standard will be key to your success.
Duties:
Carry out void property works across social housing properties
Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, internal door frames and other timberwork
Installing, repairing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors and associated fittings
Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, hinges and ironmongery
Identifying and completing minor plumbing repairs, including leaks, dripping taps, blocked sinks and replacing fittings where required
Repairing or replacing UPVC components, including windows, doors, frames, locks, handles and hinges
Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls and ceilings
Completing wall and floor tiling/vinyl repairs, including grouting and sealing
Painting and decorating following repairs to ensure properties are finished to a good standard
Completing a range of multi-trade repairs to bring void properties up to the required lettable standard
Identifying and reporting additional works required to ensure properties are secure, compliant and ready for occupation
Working efficiently to support void turnaround times and minimise the time properties remain empty
Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Accurately recording completed works, materials used and any outstanding repairs using handheld devices or job sheets
Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order




Managing daily workload effectively to meet completion targets and service-level requirements
Role Criteria:
Proven experience working within void properties, repairs and maintenance, or social housing
Strong multi-trade skills, with experience across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating
Ability to complete a range of repairs to a high standard and ensure properties are ready for re-let
Good knowledge of health and safety when working in domestic properties
Ability to identify additional repairs and report further works where required
Able to work independently, manage workloads effectively and meet void turnaround targets
Good communication and organisational skills
Comfortable using handheld devices or job management systems to record completed works
Full UK Driving Licence
Relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
A flexible and reliable approach to work
Benefits we can offer you.
Company Sick Pay
Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
Company pension scheme with Pensions people
5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
Commercial vehicle and fuel card
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
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 - up to two days per year to support community initiatives
Cycle to Work Scheme
Share save scheme




Recognition and long service awards
Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
Occupational health support
Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
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.
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.
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