Caretaker, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Annual salary: up to £28,737.55

Location:

Medway

Contract:

Permanent, Full time, 42.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,737.55 per annum plus company van and fuel card

As a Caretaker, you will form part of a local team undertaking high‑standard caretaking works for housing properties, delivering best‑in‑class customer service, and satisfying all safety, quality, and cost‑control standards.

This field‑based role covers Medway and includes a company van and fuel card for travel. You will ensure cleaning, repairs and maintenance are undertaken in accordance with agreed protocols and time frames.

You will be proactive in preventive maintenance and safety compliance on all blocks, ensuring that all upcoming works, including fire risk assessments, seasonal upkeep and safety checks, are scheduled at the required intervals.

• Experience in caretaking/cleaning
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Able to understand and follow standard operating procedures
• Able to use a PDA following training

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a thank‑you event organised by the Executive team
• Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks through Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme and 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.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages.

Contact:
Olivia Elias ()