Caretaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Caretaker
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.
Ensure cleaning, repairs and maintenance are undertaken in accordance with agreed protocols & time frames.
What we are looking for:
You will be responsible for cleaning buildings and surrounding grounds, you will clean facilities in accordance with the client specification, which include but not limited to cleaning of site communal areas, void clearance and public walkways. The suitable candidate will also check and lock the building at the end of their shift.
What you need to have:
Determined ‘can-do’ attitude, positive views when faced with challenges and have a flexible approach towards hours and tasks.
Excellent communication skills.
Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading housing, FM and care service providers in the UK? Are you somebody who is open to new opportunities, works to achieve high standards and is customer focused? If so, we have an opportunity for a Cleaner to join our facilities management division.
What's in for you
Competitive basic salary
25 days annual leave (Based on Full Time Hours)
Company sick pay
Generous Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Sharesave - a simple way of saving money direct from your salary for 3 years, in order to buy Mears Group PLC (Mears) shares at a price that is fixed and discounted at the outset.
Eye Test Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless.
Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Maternity and paternity packages to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
Use and access to the latest technology
Who are we:
Facilities Management services are core to our business, and we work closely with the other maintenance divisions that make up the majority of our business. We have developed a highly successful partnering model to deliver innovative FM services to clients and end users from a variety of sectors and cultural backgrounds throughout the UK.
We develop innovative solutions for the delivery of contracted services and create streamlined, best-in-class management processes that are supported on all levels by our integrated IT system.
Our vision is to become a Facilities Management company that is renowned for its openness, collaboration and mutual dependency to deliver solutions that ensure our customer’s success becomes our success.
If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions please contact Megan on megan.williams@mearsgroup.co.uk or 07751740999, quoting the job reference number for further information. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Mears Group recognise our people as our greatest asset, we Hire Individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears- does not currently offer visa sponsorship
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Caretaker roles across Mears Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,960 - £24,960 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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