Regional Maintenance Manager

Agincare; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Fully funded training and career dev

Blue Light discount package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to travel UK

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is seeking an experienced Regional Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, repairs and compliance for a portfolio of care homes in Dorset & Somerset. You will manage teams, coordinate contractors and ensure statutory obligations are met across all sites.

The role requires a hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge, a trades background, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You will travel regularly across the region using a company vehicle and contribute to safe,

Qualifications

• Has proven experience in regional or multi-site maintenance or facilities role.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Trades background in plumbing, electrical, joinery or related fit out.
• Ability to coach and develop maintenance teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and compliance across allocated homes and regions.
• Oversee repairs, preventative maintenance and condition surveys.
• Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to on-site teams.
• Manage contractors, supervise work quality and ensure safety standards.
• Record expenditure, communicate with stakeholders and travel between sites.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Plumbing

Electrical

Joinery

Plastering

Tiling

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and solutions-focused Regional Maintenance Manager to join our central Facilities team. Covering a portfolio of care homes across the Dorset & Somerset region, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, statutory compliance, and team development—ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and welcoming environments for residents and staff.If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands‑on role, thrive on problem‑solving, and take pride in developing people as well as buildings, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What’s on Offer

Agincare is a proudly family‑run organisation, dedicated to our values and to delivering the highest levels of care to our service users.

Working at Agincare brings many benefits, including:

• Salary of up to £42,500 per annum
• Use of a company van and fuel card included
• Fully funded training and career development
• Blue Light discount package (great discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support for employees and their families
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to travel across the UK and work with a wide range of sites and teams

What You’ll Be Doing

In this varied regional role, you’ll take ownership of maintenance, repairs, and compliance across your allocated homes—leading teams, managing contractors, and ensuring statutory obligations are consistently met.

Maintenance & Compliance Management

Lead planned and reactive maintenance across all sites within your regionEnsure full statutory compliance, including fire safety, gas, electrical, legionella, LOLER, COSHH, and general health & safety requirementsEnsure all compliance checks are completed on time and accurately documentedMonitor compliance levels and report risks, remedial actions, and major works to the central Facilities teamEnsure infection control procedures are followed during all maintenance activity

Repairs & Preventative Maintenance

Undertake or oversee general repairs and upkeep, including plumbing, joinery, decorating, and fault‑findingImplement preventative maintenance programmes to reduce breakdowns and extend asset lifeManage grounds maintenance to ensure safe and well‑presented outdoor areasSupport furniture moves and maintain accurate inventories of company and resident‑owned assets

Leadership & Team Management

Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to on‑site Maintenance Operatives across your regionCarry out regular site visits to monitor standards, train teams, and promote safe working practicesAct as the escalation point for complex maintenance or compliance issuesSupport workforce planning by prioritising workloads and agreeing maintenance schedules with Registered Managers

Contractor & Cost Management

Liaise with and supervise external contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and health & safety legislationInspect completed works and address any quality or compliance issuesControl regional maintenance spend, ensuring contractors are used only when work is beyond internal capability or required to meet statutory deadlines

Communication, Reporting & Travel

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, compliance checks and expenditureCommunicate professionally with residents, managers, colleagues, and external stakeholdersAttend meetings, appraisals, and mandatory training as requiredTravel regularly between sites using a company vehicle

About You

You’ll be a confident, organised, and hands‑on maintenance professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for compliance and quality. You’ll be comfortable working autonomously across a region while leading, coaching, and supporting site‑based teams.We’re looking for someone who:Has proven experience in a regional or multi‑site maintenance or facilities roleA trade background in either plumbing, plastering, tiling, electrician, joinery or window / door installation is requiredHas strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety requirementsIs confident coaching and developing maintenance teamsTakes a practical, solution‑focused approach to problem‑solvingAbility to complete basic records of work, and the expenditure incurredCommunicates clearly and professionally at all levelsHolds a full, clean UK driving licence

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family‑owned care provider with close to 6,000 team members and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not‑for‑profit Children’s Services.

Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living and live‑in care across more than 170 locations throughout England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available.