Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home organization seeks a Head of Maintenance to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, supporting a team, and collaborating on budget planning. Ideal candidates will have practical maintenance skills, flexibility, and a commitment to resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role, ideally with a range of skills.
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and maintained environment for residents and staff.
• Handle tasks inside and outside the care home.
• Liaise with contractors for specialized tasks.

Skills

Hands-on property maintenance experience

Trade skill

IT literacy

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 residents and staff feel at home and 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 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 tasks 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 possess at least one trade skill and ideally have a broad range of maintenance capabilities. Reliability and flexibility in 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 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

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