Caretaker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Facility Maintenance

Caretaker

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'll 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 a field‑based role; we are looking to recruit a Caretaker to cover Medway. The position comes with a company van and fuel card for travel. You'll ensure cleaning, repairs and maintenance are undertaken in accordance with agreed protocols and time frames.

You'll be proactive with PPM safety compliance on all blocks, ensuring all upcoming works—such as Fire Risk Assessments, seasonal upkeep, and safety checks—are scheduled at the necessary intervals.

• Experience in caretaking/cleaning
• Good written & 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 – 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, supporting our social‑value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of 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 & security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over three months and have fewer than nine points.

Apply below or discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias ()

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.

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