General Operative, Maintenance​/Cleaning

General Operative – Peterborough – Permanent, Full‑Time (42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable General Operative to join our team. You will prepare vacant properties to a high standard, ready for new residents. The role involves travelling between properties, working independently and as part of a team, and maintaining excellent quality standards.

• Carry out deep cleans of vacant houses, flats, and maisonettes.
• Clean and sanitise kitchens, including cupboards, worktops, sinks, tiles, and appliances where applicable.
• Deep clean bathrooms and toilets, including descaling, disinfecting, and removing mould and limescale.
• Wash down walls, doors, skirting boards, and other internal surfaces as required.
• Clean internal windows, frames, and windowsills.
• Vacuum, mop, and treat a variety of flooring types.
• Remove cobwebs, dust, and debris from properties and communal areas.
• Remove and dispose of minor waste in line with company procedures.
• Complete final quality inspections to ensure properties meet lettable standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or repair requirements to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Load, unload, and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are clean, organised, and well‑stocked.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete properties within agreed timescales.

• Previous experience in domestic, commercial, void, or deep cleaning environments.
• Good understanding of hygiene standards and safe cleaning practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in your approach.
• Flexible to travel between multiple locations and adapt to changing workloads.
• UK full driving licence.
• Entitlement to work within the UK; all roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a company vehicle you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than three months and have fewer than nine penalty points.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day.
• Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Access to EAP counselling sessions.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.