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 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 a

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents and staff feel comfortable and can perform their duties well. It involves creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere as part of the commitment to delivering first-class care and support. The role requires handling a variety of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds, such as fixing a leaky tap or planting new bulbs. The job requires working alone, leading a team, supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning, and liaising with contractors on jobs that fall outside the team's expertise. The role prioritizes the wellbeing of residents, with sensitivity to their needs crucial. Candidates need hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and ideally a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Reliability, flexibility with working hours, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English are also necessary.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on creating warm, welcoming, and high-quality environments for both residents and staff. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support services, ensuring that all aspects of their establishments are maintained to a high standard. The company values variety in job roles and encourages staff to develop a wide range of skills to handle various maintenance tasks. Barchester Healthcare places great emphasis on the wellbeing of both residents and employees, offering support and training to enable staff to perform their roles effectively. They see their care homes as communities, striving to create settings that feel like home for residents while also providing a positive working environment for their staff. The organization offers a competitive salary package along with a host of benefits, including training, wellbeing support, and a reward and recognition scheme.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £41,500 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511390602
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wouldham, ME1 3TR, 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 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 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. 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 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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