Caretaker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Caretaker

Location:

Medway

Contract:

Permanent, Full time, 42.5 hours per week
Annual salary: up to £28,737.55, includes company van and fuel card

As a Caretaker, you will form part of a local team undertaking high standard caretaking works to housing properties, delivering best in class customer service, and satisfying all safety, quality, and cost control standards. This position is field‑based, covering Medway. You will be responsible for cleaning, repairs, maintenance in accordance with agreed protocols and time frames, ensuring PPM safety compliance on all blocks, scheduling Fire Risk Assessments, seasonal upkeep, and safety checks at required intervals.

• Experience in caretaking or cleaning
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to use a PDA after training
• Must have a UK driving licence, aged over 21, held licence for over three months, and less than nine points if driving a company vehicle
• Eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available
• Background checks, identity and security checks will be required before commencement

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering leave – paid community volunteering
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme and more
• Family friendly policies
• EAP counselling sessions

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage veterans to apply. Social mobility programmes encourage diverse perspectives. Participation is optional.