Maintenance Operative

Annual Salary & Working Hours

Annual salary: up to £31,699.69. Location: Maidstone. Salary: up to £29,827 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card. Contract: Full time - Permanent, 42.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

About Apleona UK

Apleona delivers high-quality facilities services across a wide range of sites and communities. The company is committed to service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, supporting some of the UK's most critical environments.

About Our Clients

Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust (KMMH) - Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services across Kent and Medway, including services for children, young people, older adults, forensic and specialist care. The Trust operates across approximately 68 sites, delivering 24/7, 365-day patient services.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) - One of the largest community health providers in England, employing approximately 5,700 staff and serving a population of 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex, and parts of London. The contract includes 33 sites, made up of local GPs, sexual health clinics, dentists, and community-based care centres.

About the Role

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team in Kent. The role involves providing reliable, hands-on support across a range of NHS properties in Kent, including mental health units. Responsibilities include 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, ensuring safety, security, and compliance while work is being completed on site.

Key Criteria

• Experience in painting and decorating to a high standard
• General DIY knowledge and experience
• Provide your own hand tools
• Comfortable working within challenging behaviour / mental health units
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Flexible and willing to travel across Kent
• Full UK driving licence

Requirements

All candidates must have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates will be subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

How to Apply

Please contact Olivia Elias at for further discussion.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).