Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday-Friday)
We are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Operative to join our team in Croydon. You will be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in tenanted properties. The role requires delivering high‑quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.
Duties
- Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs across tenanted social housing properties
- Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
- Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
- Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
- Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
- Carrying out patch plastering and making good damaged walls or ceilings
- Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
- Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
- Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
- Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
- Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents’ homes
- Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
- Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
- Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets
Role Criteria
- Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, decorating)
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
- Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
Benefits We Can Offer You
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day
- Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, plus much more
- Family friendly policies
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
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 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.
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