General Operative

3 days ago


Maryport, United Kingdom Mears Group Full time

Annual salary: up to £22,069.00
- General Operative - Perm Position - Maryport - Up to £22,069 depending on experience + great benefitsDo you want to work for one of the UK’s leading housing providers in the UK? Are you somebody who is open to new opportunities, works to achieve high standards and is customer focused?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Operative to join the repairs and maintenance Division within MPS Housing division.

**The Role**You will be working as part of a dedicated local team undertaking high standard General repairs and refurbishment activities to Housing properties, delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards. The role will be working across various local areas to Maryport including Whitehaven, Egremont, Cleator Moor so a Full current driving licence is essential to the role.

**Responsibilities of the Role**:You will have a certified core trade in support of completing repair/refurbishment works on time and to a high standard in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
- Take ownership in undertaking construction, fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
- Ensure that the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users, clients, and both internal/external stakeholders This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID,
- Condition of vehicles and maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements. It may be necessary where requested to obtain customer feedback on completion of works.
- Process all activities in association with tasks/works electronically utilising a hand held device (PDA). This includes, but not limited to, worksheets, timesheets, and photographic evidence of works before / during / after, van stock replenishment, booking of annual leave, vehicle inspections, safeguarding issues, risk assessments and method statements.
- Keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies and report to your Supervisor/Manager where damages occur.
- Utilise existing stock or collect materials as and when required to meet works order requirements, in accordance with standard operating procedures for purchasing and van stock control compliance.
- Attend informal and formal meetings and training sessions as required.
- Participate in call out cover if and when required to ensure contract compliance & service user satisfaction for emergency repairs.

**Who are we?**MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance. We deliver a range of property services, including delivering reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide.

**What we are looking for?**

You will have a City & Guilds or equivalent in multi trade discipline.

Good written & verbal communication skills. Numeracy skills. Able to understand & follow standard operating procedures. Able to use a PDA following training.

Full, current driving licence, able to work alone or as part of team, demonstrates company values e.g. customer first.

**Whats in it for you?**
Competitive basic salary - £22,069

25 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Sharesave - a simple way of saving money direct from your salary for 3 years, in order to buy Mears Group PLC (Mears) shares at a price that is fixed and discounted at the outset.

Eye Test Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc.

Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless.

Be part of a friendly and dedicated team

Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

Maternity and paternity packages to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones

Use and access to the latest technology


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