About this role
Job summary As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure the facility has a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks within the care home building, as well as in the gardens and grounds, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.
Main duties of the job The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Bristol involves a wide range of responsibilities, from fixing a leaky tap to planting new bulbs. You'll be expected to work both independently and as part of a team, supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning and liaising with contractors when necessary. Sensitivity to the needs of residents is crucial, as is the ability to work flexibly and reliably.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The company is committed to delivering first-class care and support to its residents, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment. As a Head of Maintenance, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the care home's facilities and grounds to the highest standards.
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
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.
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
Bristol
BS31 3BG
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)