Head of Maintenance - Care Home & Grounds Leader

Barchester Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home. You will lead the maintenance team, manage a wide range of tasks from plumbing to garden work, and liaise with external contractors to ensure safety and upkeep of the building and grounds.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, at least one trade skill, and a reliable, flexible approach. A full UK driving licence and IT literacy are essential, plus GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience.
• At least one trade skill.
• Reliable and flexible with working hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance across care home and grounds to keep environment safe and welcoming.
• Lead a maintenance team and coordinate with contractors for jobs beyond the team’s scope.
• Assist General Manager with annual budget planning.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Contractor liaison

IT literacy

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Barchester is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home. You will lead the maintenance team, manage a wide range of tasks from plumbing to garden work, and liaise with external contractors to ensure safety and upkeep of the building and grounds.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, at least one trade skill, and a reliable, flexible approach. A full UK driving licence and IT literacy are essential, plus GCSEs in Maths and English.