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 the residents and staff. This role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaky taps to gardening, and requires hands‑on experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality care.
Responsibilities
As a Head of Maintenance, you'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the care home building, gardens, and grounds. This includes tasks such as repairing plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues, as well as general upkeep and landscaping.
You will also need to liaise with contractors for jobs that fall outside your team's expertise and support the General Manager with annual budget planning. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high‑quality care homes and services in the UK. With a focus on delivering person‑centred care, the organisation is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents, offering a competitive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture.
Details
* Date posted: 05 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £13.48 an hour
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
* Reference number: 1450985332
* Job location: Birtley, DH3 2BH
Rewards package
In 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
Qualities required
* Hands‑on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill, and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.
* Full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Barchester Healthcare
Birtley, DH3 2BH
Employer website
https://www.barchester.com/
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