Head of Maintenance - Care Home

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  • Milton Keynes
  • £32,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
As the Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. With a focus on delivering first-class care, you'll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, from fixing plumbing issues to gardening work.Main duties of the jobIn this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the care home's building, grounds, and facilities. You'll be expected to undertake a variety of tasks, from minor repairs to more complex projects, and to liaise with contractors as needed. Additionally, you'll be involved in annual budget planning and leading a team of maintenance staff.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. With a strong focus on creating a warm and comfortable environment, the organisation is committed to investing in its facilities and personnel to ensure the best possible experience for those in its care.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£32,300 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1365928555Job locationsBarchester HealthcareMilton KeynesMK6 5LSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles 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 so much more!If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles 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 so much more!If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

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