About the Role
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We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team here in Kent. This role involves providing reliable, hands-on support across a range of NHS properties in Kent, including mental health units. The Maintenance Operative will carry out painting and decorating, general DIY tasks, and basic repairs, supporting the wider Maintenance Services team as needed. You will also assist MSOs with day-to-day duties and act as a chaperone when required, offering an additional pair of eyes to ensure safety, security, and compliance while work is being completed on site.
Key Criteria
1. Experience in Painting and Decorating to a high standard
2. General DIY knowledge and experience
3. Comfortable working within challenging behaviour / mental health units
4. Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
7. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
8. Flexible and willing to travel across Kent
9. Full UK driving licence
Benefits we can offer you:
10. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
11. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
12. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
13. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
14. Family friendly policies
15. Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
16. Access to EAP Counselling sessions
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.