Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Job summary

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 or managing an issue with industrial cooking equipment or heating 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. Beaufort Grange has 70 Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and the home is set over several floors. There is a lot of different physical jobs to do which may include working at heights and heavy lifting. 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 in a commercial property environment. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you will ensure 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 will handle all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. Tasks can range from fixing a leaky tap to managing an issue with industrial cooking equipment or heating. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. Beaufort Grange has 70 Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and the home is set over several floors. There is a lot of different physical jobs to do which may include working at heights and heavy lifting. You will liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside your team's expertise.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care in the UK. They are dedicated to providing first-class care and support to their residents, ensuring they feel at home in a warm and welcoming environment. Barchester Healthcare operates various care homes across the UK, each committed to maintaining the highest standards in healthcare and service. The company's focus is on ensuring the well-being of residents while also supporting staff to deliver the best possible care. They offer a rewards package to their employees, including competitive pay, training, access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, and more. Barchester is dedicated to offering care you would expect for your loved ones and seeks dedicated individuals to join their team who share this vision of quality care and customer satisfaction. They employ a variety of roles across different fields, ensuring a comprehensive and team-oriented approach to care.

Details

• Date posted: 19 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £18.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1518602393
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bristol, BS16 1AH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 or managing an issue with industrial cooking equipment or heating 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.

Beaufort Grange has 70 Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and the home is set over several floors. There is a lot of different physical jobs to do which may include working at heights and heavy lifting.

ABOUT YOUThe 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 in a commercial property environment. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, clean criminal record (role is subject to DBS,) IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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.

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