Annual salary: up to £29,863.94

General Operative

Rotherham

Full time – Permanent role - 42.5 hours per week

salary of £29,863.94 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 material deliveries, rubbish removal, small maintenance 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 demeanor 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.

Key Criteria:

• Able to drive a 3.5-ton flatbed truck
• Previous experience in a grounds maintenance role
• Full UK driving license

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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

If you feel you have skills needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions, please contact Francesca on francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk  quoting the job reference number.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk)

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.