Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and welcoming environment in a care home. This role involves a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to managing gardens, while also leading a team and planning budgets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience, a trade skill, and a commitment to resident wellbeing. Join a supportive organization that values quality care and offers a competitive rewards package, including free training and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

IT Literacy

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths

GCSEs in English

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 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 tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds, such as fixing leaks or 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 expertise.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You'll ensure all work respects their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience and at least one trade skill, you'll be capable of handling diverse 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 our sector-leading benefits, 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

And much more!

If you're eager to apply your maintenance and leadership skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.