Caretaker

About the Role

Mears Group PLC is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join their team in Medway. This permanent, full-time position involves undertaking high-standard caretaking works for housing properties, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety, quality, and cost control standards. The role is field-based and requires proactive management of cleaning, repairs, and maintenance, as well as PPM safety compliance, including Fire Risk Assessments and seasonal upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks in housing properties according to established protocols and timelines.
• Ensure proactive compliance with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) safety standards across all properties.
• Schedule and manage upcoming works, including Fire Risk Assessments and seasonal upkeep, at required intervals.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to residents.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Caretaking or Cleaning role.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency in using a PDA device after receiving training.
• Must be over 21 years old, hold a driving license for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 penalty points to drive a company vehicle.
• Must have the entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Willingness to undergo relevant background, identity, and security checks.

Perks

• Annual salary up to £28,737.55.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day event.
• Paid volunteering leave to support community social value commitments.
• Access to Mears Rewards program offering discounts on groceries, holidays, and more.
• Share save scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counselling sessions.

Eligibility

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Applicants must be over 21 years old with a driving license held for over 3 months and fewer than 9 penalty points to drive a company vehicle. All roles are subject to background, identity, and security checks.

Education Required

Not specified, but ability to follow procedures and good communication/numeracy skills are essential.