Head of Maintenance - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month and Long Service

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. You will lead the maintenance team, handle day-to-day repairs, and manage upkeep across the building and grounds.

You will work closely with the General Manager, plan annual budgets, liaise with contractors, and apply hands-on trade skills as needed. A full UK driving licence and IT literacy are required, alongside GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Full UK driving licence.
• IT literacy.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead a maintenance team and coordinate daily repairs within the care home and gardens.
• Liaise with contractors for specialist works outside the team’s scope.
• Assist the General Manager with annual budget planning and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Trade experience

Budgeting

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you\'ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You\'ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We\'ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you\'ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you\'ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you\'ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles


• Access to wellbeing and support tools


• A range of retail discounts and savings


• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend\' bonus scheme


• Employee of the Month\' rewards and Long Service Awards\'

And so much more!

If you\'d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you\'d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.