Job Description

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home building, grounds, and gardens are well-maintained and provide a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. You'll have a hands-on approach, undertaking a wide range of maintenance tasks, leading a team, and liaising with contractors as needed.Main duties of the jobThe Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the care home, including the building, grounds, and gardens. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from fixing leaky taps to planting new bulbs, and will need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. The role also requires liaising with contractors and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, and the Head of Maintenance plays a crucial role in achieving this.Date posted25 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa314.91 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1289902237Job locationsBarchester HealthcareBirminghamB15 2NXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEHours: 32 Per week6 hours a day Monday to Friday hours can be discussed at interviewAs 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEHours: 32 Per week6 hours a day Monday to Friday hours can be discussed at interviewAs 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

• You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

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