General Operative, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

## General Operative Apply:
Exeter - Mallard Road:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ
0039614

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33
** General Operative
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* Location:

Exeter
**** Salary: £28,186.33
**** Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Hours
**** 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
**** About the Role
** We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.
** Role Responsibilities
*** Assisting roofers with the safe transportation, preparation, and handling of roofing materials, tools, and equipment on site.
* Supporting roofing works by securing ladders, maintaining safe access arrangements, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
* Carrying out general maintenance and labouring tasks as directed, supporting the wider team with day-to-day property repairs and upkeep.
* Assisting with the clearance of occupied and void properties, including the removal of waste, debris, and redundant materials.
* Loading, unloading, and moving materials safely around sites to support efficient completion of works.
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment, ensuring work areas are left tidy and free from hazards at the end of each job.
** Key Criteria
*** Previous experience working in a General Operative, Labourer, or Property Maintenance role.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and contractors.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A flexible and proactive approach to work, with a willingness to support a variety of maintenance and property-related tasks.
* Awareness of health and safety requirements within a construction, maintenance, or property environment.
** 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
* 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 long service awards
* Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
* Occupational health support
* Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
* Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
** 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.*
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