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 Responsibilities
1. Carry out general building maintenance including basic plumbing and carpentry
2. Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, plant rooms, and external grounds
3. Ensure cleanliness of entrances, corridors, stairwells, bin stores, and outdoor spaces
4. Replace light bulbs, unblock sinks/toilets, and repair minor fixtures and fittings
5. Monitor and report any health and safety hazards or building defects
6. Support contractors and tradespeople on site, ensuring access and safety compliance
7. Manage waste disposal and recycling, including moving bins and bulky items
8. Respond to emergency maintenance issues and escalate where necessary
9. Maintain security of buildings including locking/unlocking premises and checking alarms
10. Carry out fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and other compliance routines
11. Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities
12. Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations and company procedures
13. Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and visitors
Role Criteria
14. Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, or maintenance role
15. Experience in the above duties
16. Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building repairs
17. Understanding of health and safety practices, including manual handling and COSHH
18. Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
19. Good communication and interpersonal skills
20. Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
21. Basic IT literacy for logging tasks and reporting issues
22. Full UK driving licence
Benefits
23. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24. Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided (where applicable)
25. Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
26. Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
27. Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
28. Family-friendly policies and support
29. Share Save and You Earn schemes
30. 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.