Multi Skilled Operative

Contract:
Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £39,646.94per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)

Annual salary: up to £39,646.94

Location:

Leeds

Contract:
Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £39,646.94per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy voids repairs and maintenance contract in Leeds. This is a hands‑on role focused on preparing empty social housing properties to a safe, high‑quality, lettable standard, helping residents move into homes that are ready first time.

• You will be responsible for completing repairs and maintenance works within void social housing properties, ensuring homes are brought back to lettable standard safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.
• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance across void social housing properties
• Replace and 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 repair minor plumbing issues including leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
• Carry out patch plastering and make good damaged walls and ceilings
• Complete wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
• Undertake painting and decorating to a professional finish as part of void refurbishment works
• Ensure all work is completed to specification and quality standards before handover
• Report any additional works or defects identified during inspections
• 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 workload efficiently to meet void turnaround targets and service level agreements

• 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

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 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…