Annual salary: up to £29,278.37 General Operative Rotherham Full time – Permanent role - 42.5 hours per week salary of £29,278.73 per annum company van and fuel card With 30 years of delivering market-leading repairs, refurbishment, fire safety and building maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver in excess of 6,000 housing repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide. About the role; In this role, you will be responsible for completing material deliveries, rubbish removal, small maintenance and estate management tasks efficiently and to a high standard, adhering to standard operating procedures. You will take ownership of your work, ensuring first-time completion within budget and time constraints. A professional demeanor is essential when interacting with service users, clients, and stakeholders, maintaining high standards of appearance, vehicle condition, and health and safety. You will process tasks electronically using a PDA, including documenting work, managing van stock, and conducting risk assessments. Maintaining company assets in good condition and attending necessary meetings and training sessions are also key responsibilities. Additionally, you may be required to participate in emergency call-outs and perform various grounds maintenance tasks such as hedge cutting, strimming, and rubbish removal. Key Criteria: Able to drive a 3.5-ton flatbed truck: You must have the ability to operate a 3.5-ton flatbed truck safely and efficiently. This includes understanding the vehicle’s controls, adhering to road safety regulations, and ensuring the vehicle is well-maintained and in good working condition Previous experience in a grounds maintenance role: You should have hands-on experience in grounds maintenance tasks. This includes activities such as hedge cutting, strimming, moss removal, fly-tipping removal, and rubbish removal from void properties. Your experience should demonstrate your ability to perform these tasks to a high standard and within set timeframes Full UK driving license: A valid UK driving license is required for this role. This ensures that you are legally permitted to drive in the UK and can operate the necessary vehicles for the job. Your driving record should be clean, reflecting your adherence to traffic laws and safe driving practices Benefits: Competitive annual salary 25 days annual leave Company van plus fuel card Cycle to work scheme Eye Test Vouchers 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 volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment If you feel you have skills needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions, please contact Francesca on f.park-daviesmearsgroup.co.uk, quoting the job reference number. Mears Group is a Disability confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. We are the people behind the smile At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility