Multi Skilled Operative

Contract:

Full Time Permanent, per annum, plus company van & fuel card, 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday-Friday). Annual salary: up to £37,428.13. We are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Operative to join our team in Milton Keynes to carry out a variety of property maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, tiling, silicone/mastic works, groundworks and minor plumbing in void and tenanted properties.

The role requires delivering high‑quality repairs and installations across domestic properties.

• Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs across voids and tenanted social housing 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 repair 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.
• 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.

• Core trade in plastering and proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, flooring, tiling, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence, aged over 21 with licence held for at least 3 months and less than 9 points.
• 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.
• Entitlement to work within the UK (no visa sponsorship offered).
• Subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day.
• Volunteering leave – paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more).
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and a disability confident employer. We value diversity and inclusion and support the Armed Forces Covenant.

All our roles offer competitive pay and benefits. If you meet the above criteria, please apply through our website.