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 residents and staff. You'll have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with the ability to carry out a wide range of tasks to keep the care home running smoothly. This role requires a reliable and flexible approach, as well as strong communication and leadership skills to manage a team and liaise with contractors. Main duties of the job The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Dumfries involves a variety of tasks, from fixing leaky taps to gardening and grounds maintenance. You'll be responsible for leading a team to ensure the care home is well-maintained and provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents. This includes annual budget planning and coordination with external contractors when necessary. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, IT literacy, and a full UK driving license. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for their residents, with a focus on delivering first-class care and support. As a Head of Maintenance, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the standards and facilities at one of their care homes. Date posted 22 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.02 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1246378204 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Dumfries DG2 9JW 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. 3231 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. 3231 Person Specification Qualifications Essential The role requires at least one trade skill, hands-on experience in property maintenance, and the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), a full UK driving license, and be IT literate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The role requires at least one trade skill, hands-on experience in property maintenance, and the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), a full UK driving license, and be IT literate. 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 Dumfries DG2 9JW Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)