Job Description
Hourly rate: £14.50
General Operative
Location: Dundee & Angus
Salary: £14.50 an hour, plus company van and fuel card
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours
42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of ten other operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality general repairs, planned kitchen and bathroom works, and refurbishments to housing properties, while delivering best-in-class customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.
Role Responsibilities:
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
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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.
General Operative
Location: Dundee & Angus
Salary: £14.50 an hour, plus company van and fuel card
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours
42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of ten other operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality general repairs, planned kitchen and bathroom works, and refurbishments to housing properties, while delivering best-in-class customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.
Role Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned refurbishment and maintenance works to a high standard, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents, always maintaining a professional and courteous approach.
- Complete and update work-related tasks electronically using a handheld device (PDA), including job records, timesheets, photographs and vehicle inspections.
- Maintain all company-issued vehicles, tools and equipment in good condition, reporting any damage or defects to your supervisor or Manager.
- Manage materials efficiently by using existing stock or collecting the required materials in line with the company's purchasing and van stock control procedures.
- Comply with all Health and Safety policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings as required.
- Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota when required to support emergency repairs and meet service requirements.
- Experience working in social housing and council contracts
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
- Family friendly policies
- Access to EAP Counselling sessions
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias url removed
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.
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