Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Tonbridge. 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.

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: up to £35,278.74 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8:00–17:00, Monday–Friday)

Location: Tonbridge

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• 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
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required
• 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

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. 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
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave - paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards
• Family friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Additional information:
All our roles require entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. Candidates must undergo background, identity and security checks before commencement.

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