General Operative

Annual salary: up to £28,450.27General OperativeLocation: DarlingtonSalary: £28,450.26 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmAbout The RoleWe are seeking a skilled and dependable General Operative to join our Repairs and Maintenance team following a recent internal promotion. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of practical ability, customer service, and teamwork. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that help maintain our properties to a high standard.Role CriteriaInstall fixtures such as curtains, blinds and door handles, drawing on basic maintenance experience and a keen eye for detailCarry out painting and decorating tasks, which require strong organisational skills and a sense of pride in presentationFix leaking waste pipes and perform minor plumbing repairs, using practical know-how and a problem-solving mindsetReplace light bulbs and check smoke alarms, showing a proactive approach and commitment to safety standardsSupport cleaning and waste collection duties (training provided), with flexibility and a willingness to learn new skillsWork collaboratively within the Repairs and Maintenance team, where strong teamwork and reliability are essentialDeliver excellent customer service across all tasks, maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitudeCommunicate effectively with colleagues and residents, using clear verbal communication and good interpersonal skillsMake decisions and solve problems independently when needed, demonstrating confidence and initiativeMaintain high standards of safety, quality and cost control, with a methodical and dependable approach to workBenefits We Can Offer You25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard workVolunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much moreFamily friendly policiesAccess to EAP Counselling sessionsAll our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@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.