Head of Maintenance

1 month ago


Sevenoaks, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

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. You'll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaks to gardening, and will also work with contractors on larger projects. This is a hands-on role that requires experience in property maintenance and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare involves a variety of tasks within the care home building, as well as in the gardens and grounds. You'll be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out with sensitivity to the needs of the residents, and will also be expected to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. This role requires hands-on experience of property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company has a strong commitment to creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in achieving this goal.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE 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.

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 YOU The 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 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'

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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

The role requires at least one trade skill, such as plumbing or electrical work, and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have a full UK driving licence, be IT literate, and have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

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