Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Bath; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home company in Bath is seeking a Head of Maintenance to oversee the upkeep of facilities. Responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, leading a team, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Required skills include hands-on property maintenance experience and a valid UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Ability to undertake a range of maintenance tasks.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
• Handle tasks such as fixing leaks, planting bulbs, and liaising with contractors.
• Support the General Manager with annual budget planning.

Skills

Hands-on property maintenance experience

Ability to lead a team

Reliability

Flexibility

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents and staff feel at home and can perform their duties effectively. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect a variety of tasks as a Head of Maintenance. You'll handle responsibilities within the care home building, gardens, and grounds. Tasks may include fixing leaks, planting bulbs, and liaising with contractors for specialized work. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your priority. You should have hands-on property maintenance experience, with at least one trade skill, and the ability to undertake a range of maintenance tasks. Reliability, flexibility, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, including:
- Free training and development
- Wellbeing and support tools
- Retail discounts and savings
- Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
- Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards

If you'd like to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.