Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £42,840.00

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £42,840 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)

A bit about our branch, the Task Team (Central), along with our South Team (Based in Esssex) 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 a new team of up to 15 operatives, 1 Planner and 1 Supervisor to create this new branch within Mears and help assist branches that need it. We have already filled a number of these positions, but we continue to look for Multi trade operatives with Plastering/Painting and Decorating as core trades.

We are looking to hold 1stinterviews over Microsoft Teams. With this we will then hold second interviews at our Milton Keynes branch with a presentation/secondary interviews in March. (Date to be confirmed).

We are mobilising the team Mid April

You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Birmingham
. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties.

You’ll be responsible for a range of tasks including patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling works, and making good following other trades. Working in residents’ homes requires a professional approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and respectful environment.

With a steady flow of work and a strong focus on improving housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the community. We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic plastering, confident working independently, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required
  
  Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position
• Experience in Artex repairs
• Full UK Manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota

• 25 days annual leave plus…