Head of Maintenance - Care Home

NHS; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents. This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaks to managing gardens, all while leading a team and supporting budget planning. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in property maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. Join a rewarding organization that values your contributions and offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including free training and retail discounts.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in property maintenance with at least one trade skill.
• Full UK driving licence and IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.
• Lead a team and liaise with contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

Gardening

IT Literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Job summary

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home is clean, well-maintained, and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents. You'll have a varied role, handling a range of maintenance tasks and leading a team to support the smooth running of the care home.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks within the care home, including fixing leaks, planting gardens, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and liaising with contractors. Providing a comfortable and safe environment for residents is a key priority.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering first-class care and support to their residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in maintaining a clean, well-functioning, and welcoming environment.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.41 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1298647339

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU

Job description Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Job description Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

5342

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Northallerton

DL7 9AU

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)