Caretaker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, General Labor

Caretaker – Medway

Location:

Medway

The caretaker will undertake high‑standard caretaking activities across Medway housing properties. Responsibilities include cleaning, repairs and maintenance in line with safety, quality and cost control standards. The role is field‑based and involves proactive management of preventive maintenance (PPM), safety compliance, fire risk assessments, seasonal upkeep and safety checks.

Contract:

Permanent, full time, 42.5 hours per week.

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

• 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 following training
• Eligibility to drive a company vehicle: minimum age 21, licence held for over 3 months, and less than 9 points

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering leave with paid community volunteering
• Staff perks via Mears Rewards: discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Access to EAP counselling sessions

All roles require entitlement to work within the UK;
Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.

All roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

We are a Disability Confident employer and support the Armed Forces Covenant. We uphold diversity, inclusivity and non‑discriminatory practices for all applicants.

Applicants may voluntarily share background information during the application process to support social mobility initiatives; this information is optional and will not affect the application.