Maintenance Leader — Care Home Operations & Grounds

Barchester Healthcare; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee repairs and grounds, and collaborate with the General Manager on annual budget planning.

You will liaise with contractors for specialized work and ensure all tasks meet residents’ needs with sensitivity and safety. The role requires hands-on trade experience, a full UK driving licence, and IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with property maintenance and trades.
• Reliable and flexible in working hours.
• Full UK driving licence and IT literacy; GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team within the care home.
• Plan and support annual budget with the General Manager.
• Liaise with external contractors for work outside the team’s expertise.
• Oversee repairs and upkeep of building and grounds.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

IT literacy

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Maintenance for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee repairs and grounds, and collaborate with the General Manager on annual budget planning.

You will liaise with contractors for specialized work and ensure all tasks meet residents’ needs with sensitivity and safety. The role requires hands-on trade experience, a full UK driving licence, and IT literacy.