Overview
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As 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Lead a team and support the General Manager with annual budget planning.
* Liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.
* Be comfortable working alone and as part of a team as required.
About You / Qualifications
* The wellbeing of residents will be your number one priority, with all work carried out with sensitivity to their needs.
* Hands-on experience of property maintenance with at least one trade skill; ideally a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.
* Reliable and flexible when it comes to working hours.
* Full UK driving licence; IT literacy; GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Rewards Package
* Competitive rate of pay plus 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
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