General Operative

General Operative

Rotherham

Full time – Permanent role - 42.5 hours per week

salary of £29,864.30 per annum + company van and fuel card

With 30 years of delivering market-leading repairs, refurbishment, fire safety and building maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver in excess of 6,000 housing repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.

About the role;

In this role, you will be responsible for completing repair, refurbishment, and estate management tasks efficiently and to a high standard, adhering to standard operating procedures. You will take ownership of your work, ensuring first-time completion within budget and time constraints. A professional demeanour is essential when interacting with service users, clients, and stakeholders, maintaining high standards of appearance, vehicle condition, and health and safety. You will process tasks electronically using a PDA, including documenting work, managing van stock, and conducting risk assessments. Maintaining company assets in good condition and attending necessary meetings and training sessions are also key responsibilities. Additionally, you may be required to participate in emergency call-outs and perform various grounds maintenance tasks such as hedge cutting, strimming, and rubbish removal.

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.

Key Criteria:

• Able to drive a 3.5-ton flatbed truck: You must have the ability to operate a 3.5-ton flatbed truck safely and efficiently. This includes understanding the vehicle’s controls, adhering to road safety regulations, and ensuring the vehicle is well-maintained and in good working condition.
• Previous experience in a grounds maintenance role: You should have hands-on experience in grounds maintenance tasks. This includes activities such as hedge cutting, strimming, moss removal, fly-tipping removal, and rubbish removal from void properties. Your experience should demonstrate your ability to perform these tasks to a high standard and within set timeframes.
• Full UK driving license: A valid UK driving license is required for this role. This ensures that you are legally permitted to drive in the UK and can operate the necessary vehicles for the job. Your driving record should be clean, reflecting your adherence to traffic laws and safe driving practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Company van plus fuel card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• 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 volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

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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.

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