Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Multi‑Skilled Operative – Full time, Permanent – 42.5 hours per week (8:00‑17:00, Monday‑Friday). Base salary up to £36,500 per annum, company van and fuel card.

Location:

Peterhead. Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers across the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland and Scotland. In the last year, over 19,000 service users have received support from Mears.

• Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs across occupied properties
• Replace or repair skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
• Install and adjust kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Repair or replace internal doors, handles, locks and hinges
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps and blocked sinks
• Carry out patch plastering and make good damaged walls or ceilings
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Paint and decorate to a professional finish following repair works
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Work in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
• Participate in out‑of‑hours emergency repair rota as required
• Report 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

• Proven experience in repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, 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
• Good knowledge of repairs and maintenance
• Ability to work alone

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – support to undertake paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme and 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 for over three months and have less than nine points.

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks we require relevant identification, including proof of address, references, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last five years.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford ().

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help us better understand diverse experiences. This information is optional and will not impact your ability to apply.