Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

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Job summary

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure the facility has a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll take on a variety of tasks, from fixing leaks to gardening, and collaborate with the General Manager on budget planning. The wellbeing of the residents is your top priority, and you'll need to be reliable, flexible, and skilled in property maintenance.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Northampton involves ensuring the property, grounds, and facilities are well-maintained and up to standard. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from minor repairs to larger projects, as well as liaising with contractors and supporting the General Manager with budget planning. Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the residents is crucial, so you'll need to be sensitive to their needs and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is essential in maintaining the physical environment to support this goal. Barchester offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1257883816

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Northampton

NN6 8GH


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.

8765

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.

8765

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Northampton

NN6 8GH


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Northampton

NN6 8GH


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1257883816

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Northampton

NN6 8GH


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