Caretaker

Role overview

We are hiring a Caretaker to join a local team responsible for maintaining housing properties in Medway. This is a permanent, full-time field-based position working 42.5 hours per week. The annual pay is £28,737.55, and the role includes a company van and fuel card for travel.

What the job involves

You will carry out caretaking duties to a high standard, helping keep housing blocks and properties clean, safe, and well maintained. The role is centred on delivering strong customer service while meeting safety, quality, and cost-control expectations.

You will also make sure cleaning, repairs, and routine maintenance are completed according to agreed procedures and timescales.

Key duties

• Complete caretaking and cleaning tasks across housing properties.
• Support a local team in delivering a reliable, high-quality service.
• Carry out cleaning, repairs, and maintenance in line with set protocols and deadlines.
• Stay proactive with planned preventative maintenance and safety compliance across all blocks.
• Ensure upcoming work such as fire risk assessments, seasonal maintenance, and safety inspections is arranged at the correct intervals.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in caretaking or cleaning. You will need strong written and spoken communication skills, good numeracy, the ability to follow standard operating procedures, and the confidence to use a PDA after training.

Additional information

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. All appointments are subject to relevant background, identity, and security checks before employment begins.

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

You will receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The role also includes access to the annual staff appreciation event, paid volunteering leave, employee discounts through the rewards platform, family-friendly policies, and counselling support through an employee assistance programme.

Additional rewards include savings on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, a share save scheme, and more.

Equality and culture

The employer promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and is recognised as a Disability Confident employer. It also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and has received recognition for veteran transition support. Candidates may optionally share background information during the application process to help improve understanding of social mobility; this will not affect the application outcome.

Contact

For more information about the application, contact Olivia Elias at [email protected].