Job Description

Copper Beeches is a small, friendly care home, currently accommodating up to 35 residents with a variety of needs - including residential, nursing, dementia and more specialised illnesses and challenges.

Under new ownership, (Belmont Healthcare), since April 2025, there are a number of exciting developments planned for the home, including the installation of new kitchenettes on both floors, encouraging both resident and family choice and independence, some internal refurbishment of rooms and public spaces and external work to develop the garden and outside spaces and facilities. A further long term increase in the number of rooms available is also being considered.

Critically, the residents, their loved ones and our team members lie at the heart of everything we do. Our core values of dignity, respect, the consistent delivery of excellent personal centred care, integrity, honesty and dedication represent the best of our company and our team,

So, if you can bring the appropriate skills to this role, alongside passion , dedication, an excellent work ethic, reliability and an attitude that really cares about all our people, really cares about achieving the best possible outcome every time, really cares about the home, then we would love to meet you. (A great sense of humour is also very welcome!)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and suitably skilled Head of Maintenance to join our team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience of a maintenance role, perhaps in a care an d nursing home, or indeed a similar very person centred and people orientated environment. Trade and craft skills will also be welcome, reducing the number of external contractors we are required to call in... You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with all manner of safety standards, and generally playing a significant role in maintaining Copper Beeches as safe, functional and happy environment and home!

Duties

Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment and home resources to ensure optimal performance and certificated compliance. Manage maintenance tasks with the support of the computerised 'Fault Fixers' system. Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, senior colleagues and maintenance team members from other local Belmont Healthcare homes, ensuring mutual support, expertise sharing, home coverage and best value and practice. Collaborate on project management initiatives to improve home operations and environment. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, certifications and inventory management. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Take the lead in fire safety compliance including unannounced drills, system checks, training and overall compliance Other duties as required to ensure that Copper Beeches is operating safely and to optimum standards for our residents, their loved ones, and our team.

Experience

Proven experience in this or a similar role would certainly be advantageous. Experience in troubleshooting and repair. Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities, to work as part of a team and to also work on own initiative Proficiency in English for effective communication within the team and with other departments. If you have a proactive approach to your work, passion for maintaining high standards, pride in what you do, excellent work ethic, energy, patience and humour, consistently reliable with a dedication to the many people who will depend on you, (and you understand that this is not your average working environment or working role!), we would like to meet you...
For more details and any questions, please email

Peter.Coverley-saich@belmonthealthcare.co.uk

Please note:

There is no closing date - once the successful candidate has been identified , the role will close.

We are NOT offering any visa sponsorship with this role.

Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to offer individual feedback to all applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person