General Operative

Hourly rate: £15.39

General Operative

Location: Thanet

Salary: £15.39 Per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours

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

 

About the Role

We 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 Responsibilities

• Assisting multi-skilled operatives including roofers, bricklayers, plumbers, and carpenters with day-to-day maintenance and repair works.
• Driving a flatbed vehicle to safely collect, transport, and deliver materials, equipment, and supplies to various sites.
• Supporting colleagues on joint site visits and property inspections to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Clearing and preparing vacant and occupied properties, including the removal of waste, debris, and unwanted materials.
• Assisting with site set-up, material movement, and general labouring duties as required.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times.

 

Key Criteria

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working in a General Operative, Labourer, or Property Maintenance role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work, with a willingness to support a variety of maintenance and property-related tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within a construction, maintenance, or property environment.

 

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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