As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure the facility is clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming environment for residents and staff. Your responsibilities include a variety of tasks such as fixing plumbing issues, gardening, leading a team, and liaising with contractors. The wellbeing of residents is your top priority, requiring you to be reliable, flexible, and skilled in maintenance.
Main duties of the job
You'll maintain a clean and welcoming environment within the care home and gardens. Tasks range from fixing leaks to planting bulbs. You'll work independently and lead a team, supporting the General Manager with budget planning and coordinating with contractors for specialized jobs.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of care homes, committed to high-quality care and a supportive environment for residents.
Job responsibilities
About the role: Ensure the maintenance of a homely environment, handling various tasks within the building and grounds. Support the team and collaborate with contractors for specialized work.
About you: Prior property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill. Reliable, flexible, with a full UK driving licence, IT skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent. Your focus will be on residents' needs and maintaining a safe environment.
Rewards package
Competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards, and more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Hands-on maintenance experience with at least one trade skill. Reliable, flexible, with a full UK driving licence, IT skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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