Maintenance Operative

Salary

Annual salary: up to £31,691.60

Salary: Up to £29,827 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card

Position

Maintenance Operative

Location

Maidstone

Contract Type

Full time - Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

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

• 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
• Aged over 21, held licence for over 3 months, less than 9 points to drive a Mears vehicle

Background & Security Checks

All our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Employment Requirements

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.