Caretaker

Role overview

This permanent, full-time Caretaker position is based in Medway and involves supporting housing properties through high-quality caretaking services. The role is field-based and includes a company van and fuel card for travel. You will work 42.5 hours per week and contribute to service delivery that meets strong standards for customer care, safety, quality, and cost control.

What you will do

• Carry out caretaking duties across housing properties to a consistently high standard.
• Make sure cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks are completed within agreed processes and timeframes.
• Support planned preventive maintenance and safety compliance across blocks.
• Help schedule and track upcoming activities such as Fire Risk Assessments, seasonal works, and safety inspections at the right intervals.
• Work as part of a local team and deliver a positive service experience to residents and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in caretaking or cleaning, along with strong written and spoken communication skills. Good numeracy is also important. You should be comfortable following standard operating procedures and able to use a PDA after training.

Eligibility and checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. Employment is subject to background, identity, and security checks before starting. If you need to drive a company vehicle, you must be over 21 years old, have held a driving licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points on your licence.

Benefits

In addition to salary, the package includes a company van and fuel card.

Additional information

This role pays up to £28,737.55 per year, with a stated salary of £28,737.55 per annum. Working hours are 42.5 per week. The company offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual Fun Day, paid volunteering leave, Mears Rewards staff discounts, family-friendly policies, access to EAP counselling sessions, and a share save scheme. Other wellbeing and lifestyle discounts are also available through the staff rewards programme. The employer also highlights its commitment to diversity, inclusion, disability confidence, support for the Armed Forces Covenant, recognition for veteran transition support, and an optional social mobility questionnaire during the application process. For application support, contact Olivia Elias at olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk.