Annual salary: up to £28,560.00
Caretaker
Luton
Salary £28,560 per annum
Full-time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
About the Role:
As a Caretaker you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of caretaking works across our housing block properties. This includes delivering best in class customer service whilst satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards. The ideal candidate will be pro-active, dedicated, hardworking, and possess good time management and communication skills.

Key duties include:

• Unblocking drains
• Changing handles & locks
• Cleaning communal areas internal/external
• Performing annual deep cleans
• Basic maintenance
• Performing PPM’S
• Use of a PDA handheld device

Role Criteria:

• Previous experience in school caretaking
• Experience conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM’s)
• Cleaning experience
• A basic understanding of maintenance
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable: Ownership of basic tools, Full UK Driving License.
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 DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you:

• 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, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Key duties include:

• Unblocking drains
• Changing handles & locks
• Cleaning communal areas internal/external
• Performing annual deep cleans
• Basic maintenance
• Performing PPM’S
• Use of a PDA handheld devic

Role Criteria:

• Previous experience in school caretaking
• Experience conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM’s)
• Cleaning experience
• A basic understanding of maintenance
• Ability to work effectively as part of a tea