Business Support Officer

"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company."

About the Role:

As a Business Support Officer, the primary reporting line will be to the General Manager; however, the role includes close working relationships with Supervisors and Administrators.

• Ensure best practice for the control and audit of van stocks, fleet arrangements, plant, all working at height activities, and waste disposal.
• Office-based and Health & Safety compliance administration.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Set up operatives' Toolbox talks, ensuring they are scheduled in their diaries.
• Support Health & Safety training, ensuring completion.
• Scan and save compliance documents.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Role Criteria:

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a busy office setting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, sometimes challenging environment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good timekeeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organized as a thank you from the Executive team.
• Volunteering leave, supporting paid community volunteering.
• Staff perks via Mears Rewards, including discounts, vouchers, and schemes.
• Family-friendly policies.

Apply below or contact Laura Bourne for more information. We are committed to supporting applicants throughout the process.

At Mears Group, we value diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant, holding relevant awards.

We promote social mobility by inviting optional background sharing during applications to improve opportunities for diverse candidates.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears, we seek individuals who share our vision to make a positive difference-improving homes, communities, and lives. We pride ourselves on our business and the opportunities we provide across the UK. Our values are Customer focus, Innovation, Teamwork, and Responsibility.