Head of Maintenance - Care Home

NHS; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

As the Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, your role will ensure that the facility is maintained to a high standard, focusing on creating a welcoming and safe environment for residents. You will lead a maintenance team, handle a variety of tasks, and coordinate with contractors for specialized jobs, all while prioritizing the wellbeing of the residents.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Sector-leading benefits

Training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Prior property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Focus on residents' needs and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment within the care home and gardens.
• Fix plumbing issues and handle various maintenance tasks.
• Lead a team and support budget planning with the General Manager.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Maintenance skills

IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure the facility is clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming environment for residents and staff. Your responsibilities include a variety of tasks such as fixing plumbing issues, gardening, leading a team, and liaising with contractors. The wellbeing of residents is your top priority, requiring you to be reliable, flexible, and skilled in maintenance.

Main duties of the job

You'll maintain a clean and welcoming environment within the care home and gardens. Tasks range from fixing leaks to planting bulbs. You'll work independently and lead a team, supporting the General Manager with budget planning and coordinating with contractors for specialized jobs.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of care homes, committed to high-quality care and a supportive environment for residents.

Job responsibilities

About the role: Ensure the maintenance of a homely environment, handling various tasks within the building and grounds. Support the team and collaborate with contractors for specialized work.

About you: Prior property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill. Reliable, flexible, with a full UK driving licence, IT skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent. Your focus will be on residents' needs and maintaining a safe environment.

Rewards package

Competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards, and more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with at least one trade skill. Reliable, flexible, with a full UK driving licence, IT skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.