About this role
Annual salary: up to £36,884.00 Multi-skilled Operative
Location: Darlington Northeast – field based
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary up to £36,884 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy repairs contract in Darlington. 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 as well as void properties ready for service user move ins.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving 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 tenanted propertiesCompleting plumbing tasks including removing old shower trays, fitting and replacing baths and tapsJoinery duties include fitting doors, work tops and kitchen cupboardsRepairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hingesCarrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilingsCompleting wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealingPainting and decorating to a professional finish following repair worksEnsuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standardWorking in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacyReporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homesAccurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheetsMaintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working orderManage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Role Criteria:
Experience in a core trade (Plumbing, Joinery, Plastering or Tiling)Experience in multiple tradesExcellent customer service skillsPersonableWorks well under pressureGood time keepingFull UK driving licenseAbility to provide own hand tools including spirit level, screw drivers and hammersWillingness to travel across Northeast where required Benefits we can offer you.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual 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 friendly policiesCompany Van, Fuel Card, and 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.
As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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 (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.