Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a trade skill, and will involve various tasks including managing well-being needs and leading a team. Competitive pay and sector-leading benefits are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity for those committed to quality care.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• At least one trade skill.
• Full UK driving licence.
• IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.
• Handle responsibilities within the care home building and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors for specialized tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Hands-on maintenance experience

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 a variety of tasks as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll handle responsibilities 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 tasks outside your team's expertise.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You will ensure all work considers their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience, you'll have at least one trade skill and ideally a proven ability to perform various 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 for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits, including:
- Free training and development
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- 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 want to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization committed to providing quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.