Head of Maintenance - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a dedicated Head of Maintenance to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents. This role involves a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to managing gardens, requiring hands-on experience and at least one trade skill. You'll lead a team, support budget planning, and ensure all work is sensitive to residents' needs. With a competitive pay package and sector-leading benefits, this position is ideal for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a rewarding career in maintenance.

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 experience in property maintenance with at least one trade skill.
• Reliable and flexible with working hours and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
• Manage various maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors as needed.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester. You'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
5. 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.