Annual salary: up to £28,560.00

General Operative

Tower Hamlets

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £28,560 per annum, plus, company van and fuel card

42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday

Great opportunity working with a team within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets carrying out external refurbishment works, the project focuses on improving housing standards. Our dedicated team will be at the forefront, driving energy efficiency and improving living standards for residents

About the Role:

As a General Operative, you will play a crucial role in supporting our retrofit projects, ensuring housing properties meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and sustainability. Your responsibilities will include assisting with various tasks, from site preparation and material handling to aiding skilled tradespeople in delivering top-notch retrofit solutions.

Assist with site preparation and clean-up
Handle and transport materials safely and efficiently
Support skilled tradespeople in retrofit activities
Install insulation, windows, and energy-efficient systems as directed
Conduct minor repairs and maintenance tasks to support retrofit goals
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Maintain a high standard of work quality and attention to detail
Collaborate with team members to ensure project deadlines are met
Report any issues or concerns to the site supervisor promptly
Participate in site meetings and provide input on project improvements
Take initiative and ownership in undertaking allocated tasks and supporting delivery of planned works activities aiming for a first time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters
Provide high levels of customer care at all times
Responsible for working at heights
Role Criteria:

Experience in the above duties
Full UK driving license
EWI experience
Knowledge of PAS 2035 domestic retrofit
Asbestos Awareness
Working at heights / scaffolding
Benefits we can offer you

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Van, fuel card and uniform
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
To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Laura Crosby on [email protected]

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 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.