Annual salary: up to £27,850.00 General Operative Eastbourne/Lewes Full Time Permanent 42.5 hours per week – Monday-Friday Salary up to £27,850 per annum, plus, company vehicle & fuel card 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: A General Operative within our Eastbourne branch will support residents with responsive repairs across our portfolio of properties working on a planned route. Part of a local team undertaking high standard Minor repairs and refurbishment activities to housing properties delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety, quality, and cost control standards. You will have Experience in the housing sector and complimenting this can deliver trade activities in support of completing repair/refurbishment works on time and to a high standard in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures. Take ownership in undertaking construction, fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first-time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters. Key Criteria: Uk Full Driving licence Ability to work at heights Provide own hand tools Previous experience working in the housing sector. Manual Handling IT Literate Customer service experience All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. 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 Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please Francesca Park Davies on francesca.swanmearsgroup.co.uk To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. 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 before commencement of employment. 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