Care Home Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Barchester Healthcare; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the UK. You will head the maintenance team, oversee repairs and grounds, and support the General Manager with annual budget planning.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English. You will liaise with contractors and help create a warm, well‑maintained environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience.
• Reliable and flexible in working hours.
• Full UK driving licence and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance tasks across care home and grounds.
• Manage budgets and liaise with the General Manager on planning.
• Supervise team and coordinate with contractors for external work.

Skills

Trade skills

Team leadership

Building maintenance

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the UK. You will head the maintenance team, oversee repairs and grounds, and support the General Manager with annual budget planning.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English. You will liaise with contractors and help create a warm, well‑maintained environment for residents and staff.