General Operative

About the role

We are recruiting for a General Operative to join our team in Dover. In this role, you will support our trades teams with a range of general labouring duties, including assisting tradespeople with day-to-day works, carrying out void clearance and removing waste to skips or Thanet Waste facilities, undertaking garden clearance and minor landscaping tasks, and completing general site labouring activities. You will also be required to drive a 3.5-tonne vehicle as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support tradespeople with day-to-day maintenance and repair works
• Carry out general labouring duties across sites
• Undertake void clearance, including removal and disposal of waste
• Complete garden clearance and minor landscaping tasks
• Load, unload, and move materials and equipment
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised working areas
• Assist with transporting tools, materials, and waste between locations
• Drive a 3.5-tonne vehicle as required for operational duties
• Role Criteria:
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment safely in line with health and safety requirements
• Previous experience in a general labouring or similar role
• 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 below or to discuss your application further; contact:
• Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@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.

Benefits

Additional Information

Hourly rate: £12.71 General Operative Location: Dover Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £12.71 per hour, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

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