Multi Skilled Operative
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £36,720 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | A2Dominion |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req3355 |
Summary
Multi-Skilled Operative
Location: Oxford
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £36,720 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (0800 - 1700 Monday - Friday)
About Us
Pyramid Plus is a dynamic joint venture between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned replacements, and fire risk assessment works. Serving over 23,500 homes, we complete more than 38,000 repairs, 1,000 void refurbishments, and install 600 kitchens and bathrooms each year. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Oxford This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.
Duties
Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
Floor laying to include vinyl flooring
Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets
Role Criteria
Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. floor laying carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
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
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.
Apply or to discuss your application further contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
Location: Oxford
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £36,720 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (0800 - 1700 Monday - Friday)
About Us
Pyramid Plus is a dynamic joint venture between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned replacements, and fire risk assessment works. Serving over 23,500 homes, we complete more than 38,000 repairs, 1,000 void refurbishments, and install 600 kitchens and bathrooms each year. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Oxford This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well cared for.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time.
Duties
Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties
Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames
Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors
Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges
Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks
Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings
Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing
Floor laying to include vinyl flooring
Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works
Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents’ needs and privacy
Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope
Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets
Role Criteria
Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. floor laying carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
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
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.
Apply or to discuss your application further contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.