Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £36,425.30

Multi-Skilled Operative

Covering Locations:
Norwich

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary: £36,425.30 pa, plus company van, fuel card, PPE, uniform etc.

Hours:

42.5 per week

MPS has been caring for residents' homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative with MPS you will be working on our Void properties preparing houses for tenants. 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.

You'll be working across void properties, responding to repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference in the community. We're looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.

Duties:
Carry out 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
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

Key Criteria:
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,
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 Benefits we can offer you
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friend policies
Company Van & Fuel Card
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 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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