Annual salary: up to £32,068.42
General Operative
Exeter
Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £32,068.42 per annum
We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.
About the Role:
As a General Operative, you will be working alongside Exeter City Council, assessing and carrying out damp and mould treatments and painting and decorating works within residents’ homes.
You will complete a damp and mould questionnaire to establish the level of damp and mould within the property and determine the works required. Where possible, you will complete the works during the visit, or contact the Planning Team to arrange any further works.
Duties:
Complete a damp and mould questionnaire to assess the level of damp and mould and establish the works required
Carry out damp and mould treatments where works can be completed during the visit
Contact the Planning Team to arrange further works where required
Clean, treat and prepare affected surfaces
Complete painting and decorating works following treatment if required
Apply specialist anti-mould, kitchen and bathroom paints to help prevent recurrence
Deliver a high-quality, ‘right first time’ service and excellent customer care
Complete job records accurately and follow all health and safety procedures
Role Criteria:
Previous experience in painting and decorating, ideally within occupied properties
Experience or understanding of damp and mould treatments and prevention
Confident completing property questionnaires to establish the level of damp and mould and works required
Knowledge of surface preparation and the application of specialist anti-mould, kitchen and bathroom paints
Good customer service and communication skills when working in residents’ homes
Ability to work independently and manage a planned workload
Good understanding of health and safety when using treatments, paints and equipment
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.
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