Head of Maintenance

Achieve Together; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Maintenance to oversee all aspects of their maintenance operations. The role includes planning and executing repairs, ensuring all homes meet quality standards, and requires flexibility to travel. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant qualification and have experience managing large estates, along with good organizational and ethical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream financial health app

Opportunities for ongoing education

Employee welfare initiatives

Access to counselling services

Recognition schemes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a large estates function, ideally within a similar environment.
• Good all-round knowledge of building works for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of maintenance operations including planning and executing repairs.
• Ensure all people supported live in a good home.

Skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

Building or Facilities Management Qualification

Job description

Overview

Head of Maintenance
Location: Remote, with travel across UK
Salary - £60k plus Car Allowance

About Us

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector. We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Achieve together’s maintenance operations, including planning, scheduling and executing repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth functioning of facilities and equipment.
• Ensuring all people we support live in a Good Home

Requirements

• Flexibility, able to travel to any home within the portfolio if required.
• Qualification: hold a relevant Building or Facilities Management Qualification.
• Experience: previous experience managing a large estates function, ideally within a similar environment.
• Knowledge: Good all-round knowledge of building works and relevant skill sets to enable effective support for a team of maintenance operatives.
• Organisational skills: Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills. Initiative: Ability to use initiative and work with conflicting deadlines.
• Approach: Ethical and professional approach, with ability to analyse complex scenarios to ensure best possible outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to counselling services and mental health programs
• Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
• Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values employee well-being
• Opportunities for team building and social engagement

Apply Now

Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples’ lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!