Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Swindon is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment. The role involves a variety of tasks in the care home and gardens, requiring strong property maintenance experience. A full UK driving licence and GCSEs in Maths and English are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package that includes free training and retail discounts.

Benefits

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

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.
• Handle a range of tasks within the care home and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors for outside jobs.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Reliability

Flexibility regarding working hours

Team leadership

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 that residents feel at home and staff 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 your role as Head of Maintenance. You'll handle a range of tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds. This could include 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. 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 will ensure all maintenance work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience, you'll have at least one trade skill and ideally a broad range of maintenance abilities. 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 for your dedication, 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'd like to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.