Maintenance Manager - Luxury Care Home & Facilities Lead

Connaught Care Collection; Westhampnett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

Free on-site meals

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Annual pay reviews

Continuous training and progression

Health checks for staff

Salary sacrifice schemes

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Connaught Care Collection in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance, facilities management and compliance across the home.

You will lead a maintenance team, perform safety checks, manage contractors, and ensure health and safety standards are met while delivering reliable service for residents.

This role requires prioritising tasks, keeping accurate records, and acting as the guardian of a safe, well-maintained environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Building Maintenance is essential.
• Experience in facilities or maintenance management is required.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and compliance understanding.
• Excellent planning, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of building maintenance, facilities management and compliance across the home.
• Lead and manage the maintenance team, setting high standards and ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.
• Carry out regular safety checks, risk assessments, and planned preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, fire regulations, and all statutory requirements.
• Respond swiftly to maintenance requests, keeping the home running smoothly and safely.
• Manage contractor relationships, schedule external works, and monitor quality and cost.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and ongoing compliance.

Skills

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Building systems knowledge

Education

Level 2 in Building Maintenance

Job description

Connaught Care Collection in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance, facilities management and compliance across the home.

You will lead a maintenance team, perform safety checks, manage contractors, and ensure health and safety standards are met while delivering reliable service for residents.

This role requires prioritising tasks, keeping accurate records, and acting as the guardian of a safe, well-maintained environment.