Multi Skilled Operative

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Annual salary: up to £42,840.00
** Painter & Decorator
***
* Location:

Nottingham
**** Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)
**** Salary: £42.840 per Annum
**** Benefits:
Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards
**** About the Role
** A bit about our branch, the Task Team (Central), along with our South Team (Based in Essex) and our North Team (Based in Durham) Our team helps mobilise, demobilise and support contracts throughout the whole of Mears, We provide support for contracts that are understaffed, have works in progress that need reducing. We mainly carry out repairs on Day to Day/Response works, but we are occasionally used for Voids and Planned also.

This means we can work on any contract within Mears who needs assistance, our main areas for works are:
Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Stoke on Trent along with surrounding areas, with sometimes staying away/travelling to assist on contracts.

With the Task Team (Central) we are looking to mobilise 12 Operatives, 1 Planner and 1 Supervisor to create this new branch within Mears and help assist branches that need it. We are looking to hold 1st interviews over Microsoft Teams from 2nd February until 13th February. If you are then successful can you please have availability for 2nd interviews/presentation at our Milton Keynes office on 23rd/24th February.

We will then look to mobilise the team in early April.

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Nottingham.

You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, Supporting responsive maintenance works.

This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.
** Role Responsibilities
*** Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
* Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy
* Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
* Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
* Damp & Mould treatment
* Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations
* Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks
* Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades
* Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
* Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
* Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time
* Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations
** Role Criteria
*** Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
* Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
* Experience in the above duties
* Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Basic understanding of health and safety practices
* Own hand tools required
* Full UK driving license
** Benefits
* ** 25 days annual leave
* Training and development opportunities
* Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
* Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work-related issues
* Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time
* Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
** 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…