Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as the Head of Maintenance in Chippenham, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and maintenance in our facilities. You'll lead a maintenance team, manage various tasks, and collaborate with contractors to support our commitment to resident care. This role requires hands-on experience, trade skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in property maintenance is essential.
• At least one trade skill required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.
• Handle various maintenance tasks including liaising with contractors.
• Support the General Manager with annual budget planning.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

IT Literacy

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 a variety of tasks as a Head of Maintenance. You'll handle maintenance within the care home, gardens, and grounds. This could involve fixing a leaky tap or planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You will also liaise with contractors for specialized jobs outside your team's expertise.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You will ensure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. Hands-on experience in property maintenance is essential, with at least one trade skill and the ability to undertake a range of maintenance tasks. Reliability, flexibility in working hours, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you will receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards, including:
- Free training and development
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- Retail discounts and savings
- Referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
- Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

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