General Operative

Company: Mears
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Location: Aberchirder
Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a General Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of ten other operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality general repairs, planned works, and refurbishments to housing properties, while delivering best-in-class customer service and meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Main duties

  • Carry out a range of repairs and refurbishment tasks to a high standard.
  • Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents.
  • Process all tasks electronically using a handheld device (PDA).
  • Maintain all company-supplied assets in good condition in line with company policies. Report any damages to your supervisor or Manager.
  • Manage materials effectively by using existing stock or collecting required items, following the company’s purchasing and van stock control procedures.

Role Criteria

  • Experience working in social housing and council contracts
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence

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
  • Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

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.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026