Multi Skilled Operative

** Multi-skilled Operative
***
* Location:

Rotherham
***
* Contract:

Full Time Permanent
**** Salary up to £39,237.78 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
**** 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)
** Optional 37 hours per week salary £33,084.69  
** About the role**:

We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Rotherham. 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 occupied properties, responding to day-to-day 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 day-to-day responsive repairs across Aids and Adaptation social housing properties
* Replacing or repairing Bathroom instillations for level assess showers.
* Installing and adjusting Bathroom units,
* 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
* Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
* 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  
** Role Criteria:
*** Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. 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  
** 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
* 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…