Care Home Maintenance & Facilities Lead

https:/jobs.barchester.com/; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee repairs in the building and grounds, and work closely with the General Manager on annual budget planning.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, at least one trade skill, and a full UK driving licence. You will liaise with external contractors and ensure work respects residents’ needs and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Reliable and flexible working hours with the ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance tasks across the care home and grounds.
• Coordinate with contractors for work outside the team’s scope.
• Support the General Manager with annual budget planning.
• Ensure all work is carried out sensitively to residents’ needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Trade skills

IT literacy

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Barchester is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee repairs in the building and grounds, and work closely with the General Manager on annual budget planning.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, at least one trade skill, and a full UK driving licence. You will liaise with external contractors and ensure work respects residents’ needs and wellbeing.