Facilities Leader: Care Home Maintenance & Grounds

Barchester Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance to oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of their care home in Preston, England. You'll handle a variety of tasks from fixing leaks to gardening, ensuring that residents feel at home and staff can perform effectively.

Your role will involve liaising with contractors and supporting budget planning while prioritizing the wellbeing of residents. A full UK driving licence, trade skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English are required, with many benefits awaiting successful candidates.

Qualifications

• At least one trade skill with hands-on experience in a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Reliable and flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.
• Manage maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors.
• Support General Manager with annual budget planning.

Skills

Property maintenance

Team leadership

Gardening

Budget planning

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance to oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of their care home in Preston, England. You'll handle a variety of tasks from fixing leaks to gardening, ensuring that residents feel at home and staff can perform effectively.

Your role will involve liaising with contractors and supporting budget planning while prioritizing the wellbeing of residents. A full UK driving licence, trade skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English are required, with many benefits awaiting successful candidates.