Multi Skilled Operative

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: Mears Group PLC

Job Description

Multi Skilled Operative – Ilford | Competitive Pay + Van + Fuel Card

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Operative looking for full-time, secure work in Ilford? Join Mears Group, one of the UK’s top providers of housing repairs and maintenance services. As a Multi Skilled Operative, you’ll be responsible for high-quality repairs across residential properties in Redbridge, ensuring customer satisfaction and first-time fix rates.

Exciting Opportunity: Multi Skilled Operative in Ilford

About the Role

Join our Redbridge branch and become a key part of our responsive repairs team. You’ll work on a pre-planned route, performing various trade-based repairs and refurbishments. Your role as a Multi Skilled Operative will involve delivering excellent service, adhering to health and safety standards, and completing jobs efficiently.

Duties of a Multi Skilled Operative

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Performing reactive repairs in unoccupied housing units

  • Tasks include hanging doors, skirting, architraves, lock changes, window and door fixes, kitchen and bathroom fitting, general plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating

  • Ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer service

  • Taking ownership of repairs, ensuring jobs are completed on time and within budget

Multi Skilled Operative Requirements

What We Need From You:

  • Core trade qualification in Plumbing

  • Experience in Carpentry, Tiling, Floor Laying, and Plastering

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Social housing sector experience (preferred)

  • Eligible to work in the UK

  • Aged 21+ with a licence held for 3+ months and no more than 9 points (for van use)

  • Ability to pass DBS/security checks

Benefits of Working as a Multi Skilled Operative with Mears

  • Salary up to £37,485 per annum

  • 42.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM)

  • Company van and fuel card provided

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Access to Mears Rewards (discounts, savings, vouchers)

  • Family-friendly policies

  • Volunteering leave

  • Uniform and tools provided

  • Annual Fun Day and community involvement support

 We Support You Every Step of the Way

Mears is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold ERS Award, showing our commitment to veterans and transitioning service members.

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