NHS

Head of Maintenance - Care Home


PayCompetitive
LocationPortlethen/Scotland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0177-25-4325?language=en&page=856&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll undertake a variety of maintenance tasks within the care home building, gardens, and grounds, and work with contractors on jobs that fall outside your team's expertise.

      Main duties of the job

      The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester. You'll need to have hands-on experience of property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable, flexible, and have a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

      About us

      Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering first-class care and support to their residents, and maintaining a clean and well-maintained environment is crucial to this. The Head of Maintenance role is an important part of ensuring the care home runs smoothly and provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for residents.

      Details

      Date posted

      02 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £15.62 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      1294670278

      Job locations

      Barchester Healthcare

      Portlethen

      AB12 4UF


      Job description

      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.

      Job description

      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.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • At least one trade skill, proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks, full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • At least one trade skill, proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks, 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

      Portlethen

      AB12 4UF


      Employer's website

      https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barchester Healthcare

      Address

      Barchester Healthcare

      Portlethen

      AB12 4UF


      Employer's website

      https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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