Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Winchester (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Maintenance to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents and staff. This dynamic role involves a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to managing gardens, all while supporting the General Manager with budget planning. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience, trade skills, and a commitment to resident wellbeing. Join a caring organization that values quality support and offers a competitive rewards package, including training, discounts, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill.
• Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.
• Handle tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Team Leadership

Budget Planning

Trade Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment so residents feel at home and staff can perform their duties effectively. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect variety in your role. You'll handle tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds. This could involve fixing a leaky tap or planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll also liaise with contractors for jobs outside your team's expertise.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority. You'll ensure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience, you'll have at least one trade skill and ideally a proven ability to undertake various maintenance tasks. Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're ready to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization that cares about providing quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.