Multi Skilled Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job description

Annual salary: up to £31,060.00

Multi Skilled Operative

Eastbourne/Lewes

Full Time, Permanent 42.5 Hours per week

£31,060.00 + Company Van and Fuel Card

This contract provides a 24-hour emergency repair service. This post offers the opportunity to participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota, which can potentially boost earnings by approximately £10k per annum, based on one week out of a four-week rota. Participation is optional and not mandatory.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Multi Skilled Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team in Eastbourne/Lewes. Working with home first on a variety of residential works, working in occupied, void properties and communal areas, our team produce work to the highest standards and deliver outstanding customer service.

As a multi-skilled operative carrying a broad range of property repairs, the role typically involves a variety of tasks extending from changing a lock, right up to extensive kitchen and bathroom alterations.

Key Criteria:

• Installation Expertise
• Previous experience in plumbing and tiling
• Ability to work at heights
• Maintenance and Repairs experience
• Quality Assurance of the works carried out
• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• UK Full driving licence

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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits include:

• Training & development
• Mears Rewards – Allowing you to save money on everything from weekly groceries to your annual family holiday.
• Mears Employee Assistance Programme – A confidential hotline open to all colleagues, providing support on a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
• Long service leave – Colleagues who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
• Share Save and you Earn scheme – Buy shares within the business for three years, at a reduced price.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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.