Annual salary: up to £36,425.30
Multi-skilled Operative
Location: Margate
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £36,425.30 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 safe, 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…