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Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £34,753.95

REQ0036898

Permanent

Facilities Management

Permanent

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Maidstone

South East of England

ME14 5PP

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Last Updated:

06

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02

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2026

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Annual salary: up to £34,753.95

Multi-Skilled Operative

Location: Maidstone– Travel is required across Kent

Salary: £34,753.95 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Contract: Full time - Permanent – 42.5hrs per week

Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust (kmmh) provide a full range of in-patient and out-patient mental health services across Kent & Medway operating across numerous sites it includes services for adults and children, forensic & specialist services and acute services. The Trust has a diverse property portfolio of around 68 sites with an approximate total GIA of. 70,000sq, spread across Kent and Medway, which provide 24-7 365-day patient services.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) employs around 5700 staff made up of community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, dental staff and many other health care professionals and corporate services. The Trust is one of the largest community health providers in England, serving a population of approximately 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex and parts of London Boroughs. This Trust has 33 sites included in the contract.

About the Role:

As a Multi Skilled Operative within the Maidstone branch, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of property maintenance duties across NHS sites. This will include general repairs, minor plumbing, carpentry and other multi-trade works.

You will be part of a local team delivering high-quality maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services to NHS buildings, ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with all safety, quality, and cost control standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills, a proactive approach to work, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Role Criteria

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a core trade

  • Ability to undertake works including carpentry and joinery, plastering, and plumbing

  • Experience across additional trade disciplines

  • Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours (OOH) rota

  • Full UK driving license

Benefits we can offer you

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

  • Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

  • Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.

  • Company Vehicle and Fuel Card.

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 DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.

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