General Operative

General Operative

Location: Exeter

Full Time Permanent (Monday to Friday 8-5)

Salary up to £28,186.33 per annum

We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable General Operative to support the delivery of our property clearance works across void and responsive contracts. Due to a sustained increase in workload, this role will play a key part in supporting the clearance team to ensure properties are prepared efficiently and safely for follow‑on works.

The role involves including heavy lifting and will often require working alongside another operative to improve efficiency and reduce time on site.

duties include:

• Clearing void and responsive properties of household items and furniture to prepare homes for repair and refurbishment works
• Assisting with the removal and safe handling of heavy items such as sofas and white goods
• Supporting day‑to‑day clearance activities across void and responsive maintenance contracts
• Working collaboratively with the clearance team to meet programme timescales
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment at all times

Role Criteria:

• Previous experience in a labouring or general operative role
• UK full driving licence
• Good customer service skills, with a professional and respectful approach
• Ability to use a PDA or willingness to learn
• Carry out manual handling and heavy lifting
• Sound awareness of health and safety practices within a working 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
• Full Uniform.

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.

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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.

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