Job summary As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
You'll handle a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaks to gardening, and work closely with the General Manager on budgeting.
This role requires hands-on experience, trade skills, and the ability to lead a team.
Main duties of the job The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester care homes involves a wide range of maintenance tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds.
You'll be responsible for keeping the environment clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for residents, as well as supporting the staff in their work.
This role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and the ability to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks.
You'll also need to liaise with contractors, manage a team, and assist the General Manager with annual budget planning.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK.
With a focus on delivering first-class care and support, Barchester aims to create a warm and comfortable environment for its residents.
As a Head of Maintenance, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the care home's facilities and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents.
Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT 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 Specification Qualifications Essential The role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and ideally a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.
You should also have a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).