Head of Maintenance - Care Home

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

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents. This role involves a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to supporting budget planning. With a focus on resident wellbeing, you will lead a team and liaise with contractors, ensuring all maintenance work is carried out sensitively. Join a rewarding environment that values your skills and offers competitive benefits, including free training and a range of retail discounts. If you have a passion for maintenance and people skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to 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.
• Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
• Handle a range of tasks such as fixing leaks and maintaining gardens.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

Communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths and 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 your role as Head of Maintenance. You'll handle a range of tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds—such as fixing leaks and 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 jobs outside your team's expertise.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You'll 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 a proven ability to undertake various maintenance tasks. Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with 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 that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding opportunity.

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