Maintenance Lead & Grounds Manager (Care Home)

Barchester Healthcare; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee recognition

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, lead a small team, and ensure the building and grounds are clean, safe, and welcoming.

The role involves budgeting with the General Manager, coordinating with contractors, and solving a wide range of repair tasks. A hands-on trades background and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of property maintenance.
• At least one trade skill.
• Reliable and flexible with working hours.
• Full UK driving licence, IT literacy.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead a maintenance team and supervise on-site tasks.
• Manage the upkeep of the care home environment.
• Liaise with contractors for specialised jobs.
• Support budget planning with the General Manager.
• Ensure compliance and safety in maintenance operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget planning

Maintenance expertise

Communication

Driving licence

GCSE Maths & English

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, lead a small team, and ensure the building and grounds are clean, safe, and welcoming.

The role involves budgeting with the General Manager, coordinating with contractors, and solving a wide range of repair tasks. A hands-on trades background and a full UK driving licence are essential.