Head of Maintenance - Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment. This role involves diverse tasks such as property maintenance, team leadership, and supporting budget planning in a supportive atmosphere. Candidates should have a trade skill, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a commitment to resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• At least one trade skill required.
• Experience in undertaking various maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working alone and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of the care home building, gardens, and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors for specialized jobs.
• Support General Manager with annual budget planning.

Skills

Hands-on property maintenance experience

Reliability

Flexibility

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

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 feel at home and staff 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 involve fixing a leaky tap or planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll also liaise with contractors for jobs outside your team's expertise.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You'll ensure all 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 proven ability to undertake various maintenance tasks. Reliability and flexibility in working hours are essential. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate and our sector-leading benefits, including:
- Free training and development
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- Retail discounts and savings
- Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus 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.