Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; 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 offers a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to managing gardens, while leading a team and supporting budget planning. With a focus on resident wellbeing, you'll utilize your trade skills and property maintenance experience to create a supportive atmosphere. Join a company that values quality care and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and employee recognition programs. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding role.

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.
• Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
• Handle various maintenance tasks within the care home and gardens.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

IT Literacy

Trade Skills

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 and staff feel at home and can perform their roles 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 various tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds. This could include fixing a leaky tap and planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll 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 have at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake diverse 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 salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, 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 people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.