Caretaker
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,232 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, ME2 4NF |
| Company: | MHS Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 120 |
Summary
Job Advert
Not all heroes wear capes… some carry mops, wrangle bins, and bravely tackle mysterious stains.
We’re assembling a Caretaker Hero to join our Housing Services League. Your mission: keep our estates safe, clean, and welcoming —
and restore order wherever chaos appears (usually near the bin store). If you’ve ever thought, “I could save the day with a broom
and a bucket,” this is your moment.
Your Superpowers (Main Duties):
* Vanquish dirt and grime from communal areas using your cleaning expertise
* Battle litter and keep external spaces looking their heroic best
* Tame the bins, rotating them with strength, skill, and occasionally sheer willpower
* Conduct estate patrols with the vigilance of a guardian watching over their city block
* Respond to minor maintenance issues, fixing small problems before they become supervillains
* Travel between locations in your trusty vehicle — because while flying would be great, we do need you to have a full UK driving
licence
Super! essential Requirements:
* Cleaning experience — your trusty origin story
* A full, valid UK driving licence — your licence to hero
* Ability to work independently and think on your feet (or on your superhero boots)
* A friendly, customer‑focused attitude — even heroes smile
* Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving skill Knowledge of health & safety principles (every hero needs to respect the rules of
physics)
Apply now and become the hero our Estate Services deserve.
We offer:
* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive
* Free parking and disabled parking
* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset
We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the
job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate
they can do the job.
At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of
opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
For more details read the role profile attached. If you have the essential requirements we look forward to hearing from you.
Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the
shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done
based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling
us about your skills and experience.
Not all heroes wear capes… some carry mops, wrangle bins, and bravely tackle mysterious stains.
We’re assembling a Caretaker Hero to join our Housing Services League. Your mission: keep our estates safe, clean, and welcoming —
and restore order wherever chaos appears (usually near the bin store). If you’ve ever thought, “I could save the day with a broom
and a bucket,” this is your moment.
Your Superpowers (Main Duties):
* Vanquish dirt and grime from communal areas using your cleaning expertise
* Battle litter and keep external spaces looking their heroic best
* Tame the bins, rotating them with strength, skill, and occasionally sheer willpower
* Conduct estate patrols with the vigilance of a guardian watching over their city block
* Respond to minor maintenance issues, fixing small problems before they become supervillains
* Travel between locations in your trusty vehicle — because while flying would be great, we do need you to have a full UK driving
licence
Super! essential Requirements:
* Cleaning experience — your trusty origin story
* A full, valid UK driving licence — your licence to hero
* Ability to work independently and think on your feet (or on your superhero boots)
* A friendly, customer‑focused attitude — even heroes smile
* Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving skill Knowledge of health & safety principles (every hero needs to respect the rules of
physics)
Apply now and become the hero our Estate Services deserve.
We offer:
* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive
* Free parking and disabled parking
* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset
We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the
job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate
they can do the job.
At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of
opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
For more details read the role profile attached. If you have the essential requirements we look forward to hearing from you.
Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the
shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done
based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling
us about your skills and experience.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.