General Operative

About the Role

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable General Operative to join our team, preparing vacant properties to a high standard ready for new residents. Working across a range of residential properties, you will carry out deep cleaning activities, ensure properties meet lettable standards, and support the organisation in providing safe, clean, and welcoming homes.

This is a varied role that involves travelling between properties, working both independently and as part of a team, and always maintaining excellent quality standards.

Duties:

• Carry out deep cleans of vacant houses, flats, and maisonettes.
• Clean and sanitise kitchens, including cupboards, worktops, sinks, tiles, and appliances where applicable.
• Deep clean bathrooms and toilets, including descaling, disinfecting, and removing mould and limescale.
• Wash down walls, doors, skirting boards, and other internal surfaces as required.
• Clean internal windows, frames, and windowsills.
• Vacuum, mop, and treat a variety of flooring types.
• Remove cobwebs, dust, and debris from properties and communal areas.
• Remove and dispose of minor waste in line with company procedures.
• Complete final quality inspections to ensure properties meet lettable standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or repair requirements to the supervisor.
• Capture before and after photographs where required.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Load, unload, and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are clean, organised, and well-stocked.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete properties within agreed timescales.

Key Criteria:

• Previous experience in domestic, commercial, void, or deep cleaning environments.
• Good understanding of hygiene standards and safe cleaning practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in your approach.
• Flexible to travel between multiple locations and adapt to changing workloads.
• UK Full 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

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.