Job Description

Annual salary: up to 26,724.00
Caretaker
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 26,724 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies
About Mears Group
Mears Group is one of the UK's leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance, facilities management, and regeneration services that improve homes, schools, and public buildings across the country. Our teams work in partnership with local authorities and housing providers to create safe, clean, and well-maintained environments for residents and communities.
About the Role
We're looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our Facilities Maintenance team in Cambridge. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, safety, and cleanliness of buildings and communal areas, ensuring they remain in excellent condition for residents, staff, and visitors.
This is a hands-on role requiring practical skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to delivering high standards of service. You'll work independently and as part of a wider team, supporting planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple sites.
Role ResponsibilitiesCarry out general building maintenance including basic plumbing and carpentry Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, plant rooms, and external grounds Ensure cleanliness of entrances, corridors, stairwells, bin stores, and outdoor spaces Replace light bulbs, unblock sinks/toilets, and repair minor fixtures and fittings Monitor and report any health and safety hazards or building defects Support contractors and tradespeople on site, ensuring access and safety compliance Manage waste disposal and recycling, including moving bins and bulky items Respond to emergency maintenance issues and escalate where necessary Maintain security of buildings including locking/unlocking premises and checking alarms Carry out fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and other compliance routines Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations and company procedures Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and visitors

Role CriteriaPrevious experience in a caretaker, facilities, or maintenance role Experience in the above duties Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building repairs Understanding of health and safety practices, including manual handling and COSHH Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule Good communication and interpersonal skills Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks Basic IT literacy for logging tasks and reporting issues Full UK driving licence

Benefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided (where applicable) Annual Mears Fun Day - a celebration of your hard work Volunteering leave to support community initiatives Mears Rewards - discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more Family-friendly policies and support Share Save and You Earn schemes Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@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.