Head of Maintenance - Care Home

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  • Grovesend, Swansea
  • £15.06 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for the residents and staff. You'll handle a variety of tasks, from fixing plumbing issues to maintaining the grounds, and work closely with the General Manager on budgeting and liaising with contractors.Main duties of the jobIn this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks within the care home, including the building, gardens, and grounds. You'll need to be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You'll also need to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. The wellbeing of the residents will be your top priority, and you'll need to ensure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering first-class care and support to their residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in maintaining a comfortable and welcoming environment.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£15.06 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1362439445Job locationsBarchester HealthcareGrovesendSA4 4JWJob 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. You'll also need a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
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. You'll also need a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

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