General Operative
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Salary£34k
LocationLondon - Mornington Avenue
Also inHammersmith & Fulham
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live18h ago
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Experience carrying out general repairs and maintenance works
Knowledge of emergency make safe repairs
Understanding of groundworks
Experience with fencing and wall repairs
Good all-round household maintenance skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong communication and customer service skills
Full UK driving licence
Trade qualification desirable but not essential
Candidates must have the entitlement to work within the 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
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks
Skills
PDA device
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies
Employee assistance programme
Mears rewards
Annual mears fun day
Volunteering leave
Cycle to work scheme
Share save scheme
Recognition and long service awards
Buy up to 5 days holiday
Learning and development
Career progression
Occupational health support
Green car scheme
Inclusive workplace with colleague networks
Company sick pay
Life assurance
Company pension scheme
Commercial vehicle and fuel card
Annual salary: up to £34,000.00
General Operative
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £34,000 per annum, with additional opportunities for overtime, plus company van and fuel card
About the role
We are looking for a General Operative to join our Hammersmith & Fulham team, supporting a busy social housing contract delivering essential repairs and maintenance services to residents across the borough.
Working across both occupied and void properties, you’ll carry out a variety of tasks including emergency make safe repairs, groundworks, fencing, wall repairs and general maintenance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a broad range of practical skills who enjoys working within a team and delivering high-quality customer service.
About the Role:
As a General Operative, you will support the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across the Hammersmith & Fulham contract. The role involves attending a variety of domestic properties, carrying out general repairs, supporting larger repair projects and ensuring properties remain safe and well maintained.
Responsibilities
· Carry out emergency make safe repairs
· Undertake general repairs and maintenance works
· Complete fencing, wall and groundworks repairs
· Assist with scaffold-related and larger repair projects where required
· Work across both occupied and void properties
· Maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service
· Work safely and in line with company procedures
· Accurately complete job records using a PDA device
Key Criteria:
· Experience carrying out general repairs and maintenance works
· Knowledge of emergency make safe repairs
· Understanding of groundworks
· Experience with fencing and wall repairs
· Good all-round household maintenance skills
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team
· Strong communication and customer service skills
· Full UK driving licence
· Trade qualification desirable but not essential
Benefits:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
· Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
· Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
· 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Share save scheme
· Recognition and long service awards
· Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
· Learning and development opportunities
· Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
· Occupational health support
· Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
· Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women’s Health, Men’s Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
· Company Sick Pay
· Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
· Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
· Commercial vehicle and fuel card
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.
Hiring process
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Joe Monger ([email protected])
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
About the company
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.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.