General Operative

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team based in Leeds. This hands-on role combines practical skills, excellent customer service, and strong teamwork to maintain properties to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Install fixtures including curtains, blinds, and door handles, using practical maintenance experience and attention to detail.
• Perform painting and decorating tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills and pride in quality presentation.
• Conduct minor plumbing repairs such as fixing leaking waste pipes with a problem-solving approach.
• Assist with cleaning and waste collection duties, with training provided, showing flexibility and eagerness to acquire new skills.
• Collaborate effectively with the Repairs and Maintenance team, emphasizing reliability and teamwork.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and residents, utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
• Use initiative and confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently when required.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and cost control standards with a methodical and dependable work ethic.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Participation in the annual Mears Fun Day as a token of appreciation from the executive leadership.
• Paid volunteering leave supporting community involvement aligned with company social values.
• Access to staff perks via Mears Rewards, including weekly grocery discounts up to 10%, holiday savings, eye test vouchers, and a share save scheme.
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling sessions.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK as Mears does not provide visa sponsorship. To operate a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21 years old, have held a driving license for more than three months, and have under nine penalty points.

Employment is subject to background, identity, and security checks prior to starting work.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognized as a Disability Confident employer, and support veterans through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.

During application, candidates may voluntarily provide social mobility background information to aid in promoting diversity and improving opportunities; this disclosure is optional and does not affect application outcomes.