Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a welcoming and well-maintained environment for residents. This role offers a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to overseeing gardens, all while leading a dedicated team. Your hands-on experience in property maintenance and trade skills will be essential in delivering high-quality care. With a focus on resident wellbeing, you will also support budget planning and liaise with contractors. Join a rewarding organization that values quality and offers a competitive salary along with sector-leading benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals through our Refer a Friend scheme

Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Reliability and flexibility with working hours are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.
• Handle various maintenance tasks and support the General Manager.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

IT Literacy

GCSEs in Maths and English

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment where residents feel at home and staff 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 variety in this role. You'll handle various tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds—ranging from fixing leaks to planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. Additionally, you'll liaise with contractors for specialized jobs outside your team's scope.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our residents is your top priority. You will ensure all maintenance work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience and at least one trade skill, you should be capable of undertaking a wide range of tasks. Reliability, flexibility with working hours, a full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our Refer a Friend scheme
• Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're ready to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization dedicated to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.