Head of Maintenance - Care Home

ZipRecruiter; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Head of Maintenance at a leading care home provider, you will ensure a safe and well-kept environment, prioritizing resident wellbeing. You will manage a variety of maintenance tasks, lead a team, and interact with external contractors. This role requires trade skills and a commitment to quality.

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

• Experience with hands-on property maintenance.
• At least one trade skill required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained care home environment.
• Handle tasks like fixing leaks and managing gardens.
• Support the General Manager with budget planning.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Hands-on maintenance experience

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 as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll handle various tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds. This could involve fixing a leaky tap or planting bulbs. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll also liaise with contractors for specialized jobs outside your team's scope.

ABOUT YOU
The wellbeing of our residents will be your top priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester. 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 diverse maintenance tasks. Reliability and flexibility in 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 for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards, including:
- Free training and development
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- 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'd like to apply your maintenance and people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.