Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Overview

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.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).Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff, including the care home building and gardens/grounds.Lead a maintenance team and support the General Manager with annual budget planning.Liaise with contractors on jobs outside the team''s expertise.Carry out a range of maintenance tasks, from plumbing to general repairs, with sensitivity to residents'' needs.Qualifications

Hands-on experience of property maintenance with at least one trade skill; ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.Reliable and flexible with working hours.Full UK driving licence; IT literacy.GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).Rewards

Competitive rate of pay plus sector-leading benefits and rewards package.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 ..... full job details .....