Head of Maintenance - Care Home

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  • Chippenham, Wiltshire
  • £31,761 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds, and will work closely with the General Manager on annual budget planning. This is a rewarding role for someone with hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.Main duties of the jobThe Head of Maintenance role at a Barchester care home involves ensuring the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds, such as fixing a leaky tap or planting new bulbs. You'll also work closely with the General Manager on annual budget planning and liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. The wellbeing of the residents is your top priority, and you'll need to carry out all work with sensitivity to their needs.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company has a strong focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment, and the Head of Maintenance plays a crucial role in maintaining the care home facilities to support this goal.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£31,761 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1372998892Job locationsBarchester HealthcareChippenhamSN14 6UZJob 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.8765 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.8765Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The role requires hands-on experience of property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have a full UK driving licence, be IT literate, and have GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The role requires hands-on experience of property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have a full UK driving licence, be IT literate, and have GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

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