Multi-skilled Operative - Planned & Retrofit

Annual salary: up to £36,848.00

Multi-Skilled Operative - Planned Works

Location: Worcestershire, Warwickshire & Gloucestershire

Contract: Full Time, Permanent. 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £36,848 per annum plus benefits

We are seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Planned Works team, delivering high-quality capital investment works across social housing properties throughout Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing team responsible for improving customers' homes through kitchen and bathroom installations and a range of multi-trade activities. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of workmanship, customer satisfaction and right-first-time delivery.

Mears Group is a leading provider of housing services and support to communities across the UK. We work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations and third-sector organisations to deliver high-quality services that improve people's homes and communities. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace.

About the Role:

·       As a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson within our Planned Works team, you will be responsible for carrying out kitchen and bathroom installations and a wide range of associated trade tasks within occupied social housing properties.

·       Installation of kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard

·       Undertake 1st and 2nd fix plumbing works

·       Carry out wall tiling, floor laying, plastering and carpentry works

·       Complete kitchen worktop installations and associated joinery tasks

·       Work safely and professionally within residents' homes

·       Ensure all work complies with health, safety and quality standards

·       Maintain excellent customer service while representing Mears

·       Participate in call out cover when required to support contract compliance and customer satisfaction

Key Criteria:

·       Qualified in a minimum of one trade discipline

·       Demonstrable capability across multiple trades including carpentry and joinery, plastering, roofing, plumbing or tiling

·       Experience fitting complete kitchens and bathrooms

·       Proven multi-trade experience covering plumbing, tiling, carpentry, floor laying and plastering

·       Previous experience delivering planned works within social housing environments

·       Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·       Reliable, motivated and committed to delivering quality workmanship

·       Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

·       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 (4 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.

·       Company Sick Pay

·       Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

·       Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

·       Commercial vehicle and fuel card

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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Joe Monger ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.