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 undertake a variety of tasks, from fixing a leaky tap to gardening, while also managing a team and liaising with contractors. Your priority will be the wellbeing of the residents, and you'll need to be reliable, flexible, and have hands-on maintenance experience. Main duties of the job The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare involves making sure the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and enabling staff to perform their duties effectively. You'll be responsible for a range of tasks, from minor repairs to gardening, and will need to lead a team as well as work independently. Liaise with contractors and support the General Manager with annual budget planning are also part of the role. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company is committed to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for its residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in maintaining this. Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1288200437 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Epsom KT17 4QB 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. 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 and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have hands-on experience of property maintenance, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). Person Specification Qualifications Essential The role requires at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have hands-on experience of property maintenance, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). 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 Epsom KT17 4QB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)