Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider seeks a Head of Maintenance to ensure a well-kept environment that promotes resident wellbeing. The role involves managing maintenance tasks, liaising with contractors, and supporting budget planning. Candidates should have hands-on experience, at least one trade skill, and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals through 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience required.
• At least one trade skill preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and IT literacy needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.
• Manage diverse maintenance tasks independently.
• Support the General Manager with budget planning.

Skills

Property maintenance

Leadership

Communication

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 residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs effectively. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect variety in your role as a Head of Maintenance. You'll handle diverse tasks within the care home building, 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 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. With hands-on property maintenance experience, you'll possess at least one trade skill and ideally have a proven ability to undertake a range of maintenance tasks. Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential. 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 pay rate plus 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' bonus scheme
- Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more!

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