The posting
Annual salary: up to £35,385.84
Multi-skilled Operative
Location: Exeter
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £35,385.84 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
About the role:
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy Planned works contract in Exeter. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day project requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.
Duties:
- Carry out day-to-day Planned Projects across social housing properties
- Complete full Bathroom refurbishments
- Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
- Installing and adjusting Bathroom units, worktops, and full bathroom refits
- Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
- Identifying and fixing plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
- Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
- Completing wall shower boards and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing and Latex works
- 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, plastering, tiling, decorating and minor carpentry)
- Previous experience in full Bathroom refurbishments
- 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
- Provide own hand and power tools
- Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
Benefits we can offer you.
- 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
- 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.
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:
Francesca Swan ([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.
