Overview
About The Role As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment so residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You will help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere as part of delivering first-class care and support. You can expect plenty of variety, with tasks across the care home building and the gardens and grounds. This may include fixing a leaky tap, planting bulbs, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. You will liaise with contractors on jobs outside the expertise of your team.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept care home environment for residents and staff.
* Lead maintenance activities, work autonomously, and manage a maintenance team.
* Support the General Manager with annual budget planning and cost control.
* Coordinate with contractors for work outside the team’s scope and ensure quality and safety standards.
* Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the building and grounds as required.
About You
* Wellbeing of residents is the top priority; carry out work with sensitivity to their needs.
* Hands-on experience in property maintenance with at least one trade skill; ability to undertake a wide range of tasks.
* Reliable and flexible in working hours.
* Full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Rewards Package
* Competitive pay plus sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
* 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.
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