Barchester Healthcare
Head of Maintenance - Care Home
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Head of Maintenance – Care Home (Barchester)
About the Role
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you’ll ensure our environment remains clean, well-maintained, and welcoming—so residents feel at home and staff can operate effectively. Our commitment to first-class care and support relies on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects our dedication to quality service.
Your role offers great variety, as you’ll carry out diverse tasks including:
- Property maintenance within the care home building
- Gardening and grounds-keeping (e.g., fixing leaks, installing new lights, or planting)
- Working independently, leading a maintenance team
- Supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning
- Liaising with contractors for tasks beyond your team’s expertise
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Your core focus will be on the wellbeing of residents. As Head of Maintenance, you’ll ensure all maintenance work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs.
Essential Requirements:
- Hands-on experience in property maintenance (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry)
- A trade skill (one or more) to enable direct technical work
- Ability to effectively plan, organise, and execute a wide range of maintenance tasks
- Reliability and flexibility in working hours
- A full UK driving licence (essential for site visits and outreach)
- IT literacy (must be proficient with standard office software)
- GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications
Bonus Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to lead a maintenance team while adapting to unexpected challenges
- Experience working within a healthcare or care home environment
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Rewards Package
In return for your expertise and dedication, Barchester offers a competitive salary alongside a sector-leading benefits package, including:
- Free training and development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- A variety of retail discounts and savings
- Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards
- Additional perks designed for staff engagement and reward
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If you share our passion for quality care—and believe in nurturing an environment where maintenance skills directly impact people’s daily lives—this role is your chance to shape a warm, reliable, and inspiring home for care. привступавайте до нас щеже!
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