Head of Maintenance - Care Home Leader & Facilities

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Maintenance. In this role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and liaising with contractors. Ideal candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience, a trade skill, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary, free training, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of property maintenance required.
• At least one trade skill necessary.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• IT literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and well-maintained environment at the care home.
• Lead a maintenance team and support the General Manager in budget planning.
• Liaise with contractors for specialized tasks.
• Carry out various maintenance tasks, both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Property maintenance

Trade skill

Team leadership

Reliability

Flexibility in working hours

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Maintenance. In this role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and liaising with contractors. Ideal candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience, a trade skill, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary, free training, and a variety of employee benefits.