Head of Maintenance

Achieve Together

  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Head of MaintenanceLocation: Hybrid, 2 days in Leatherhead officeAbout UsAre you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Maintenance to join our estates team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Achieve together’s maintenance operations
  • Including planning, scheduling and executing repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth functioning of facilities and equipment.
  • Ensuring all people we support live in a Good Home
Requirements:
  • Flexibility, able to travel to any home within the portfolio if required.
  • Qualification: hold a relevant Building or Facilities Management Qualification.
  • Experience: previous experience managing a large estates function, ideally within a similar environment.
  • Knowledge: Good all-round knowledge of building works and relevant skill sets to enable effective support for a team of maintenance operatives.
  • Organisational skills: Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills. Initiative: Ability to use initiative and work with conflicting deadlines.
  • Approach: Ethical and professional approach, with ability to analyse complex scenarios to ensure best possible outcomes.
Benefits:At Achieve together, we see this as more than a job, this is the start of your career journey with us. With 75% of our managers promoted from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. Not forgetting, we also offer a wide range of benefits that include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
  • Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
  • Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to counselling services and mental health programs
  • Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
  • Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
  • Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values employee well-being
  • Opportunities for team building and social engagement
Apply Now!Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples’ lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!

Achieve Together