General Operative

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33

General Operative

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £28,186.33

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable General Operative to join our team, preparing vacant properties to a high standard ready for new residents. Working across a range of residential properties, you will carry out deep cleaning activities, ensure properties meet lettable standards, and support the organisation in providing safe, clean, and welcoming homes.

This is a varied role that involves travelling between properties, working both independently and as part of a team, and always maintaining excellent quality standards.

Duties:

• Carry out deep cleans of vacant houses, flats, and maisonettes.
• Clean and sanitise kitchens, including cupboards, worktops, sinks, tiles, and appliances where applicable.
• Deep clean bathrooms and toilets, including descaling, disinfecting, and removing mould and limescale.
• Wash down walls, doors, skirting boards, and other internal surfaces as required.
• Clean internal windows, frames, and windowsills.
• Vacuum, mop, and treat a variety of flooring types.
• Remove cobwebs, dust, and debris from properties and communal areas.
• Remove and dispose of minor waste in line with company procedures.
• Complete final quality inspections to ensure properties meet lettable standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or repair requirements to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Load, unload, and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are clean, organised, and well-stocked.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete properties within agreed timescales.

Key Criteria:

• Previous experience in domestic, commercial, void, or deep cleaning environments.
• Good understanding of hygiene standards and safe cleaning practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in your approach.
• Flexible to travel between multiple locations and adapt to changing workloads.
• UK Full Driving licence.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual 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 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 more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

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 Background, Identity & 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.

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