Head of Maintenance - Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Head of Maintenance - Care Home
The closing date is 23 October 2026
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
As the Head of Maintenance at Barchester care home, you will ensure a clean and well-maintained environment crucial for residents and staff. This role involves diverse tasks, from building maintenance to gardening, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere aligned with providing top-notch care and support. Responsibilities include independent work, team leadership, budget planning assistance, and contractor liaison for specialized tasks. The primary focus is on residents' wellbeing, necessitating considerate execution of all duties. Experience in property maintenance, possessing at least one trade skill and the capacity for varied tasks is essential. Reliability, flexibility in working hours, a full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent are required. Barchester offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition awards, making this a fulfilling opportunity to apply your skills within a quality care organization.
About us
Barchester is a leading healthcare provider with a commitment to delivering first-class care and support to residents. Their focus is on creating a warm and welcoming environment that makes residents feel at home while enabling staff to perform their duties efficiently. As an organization, Barchester values the diversity of roles within their team and supports career growth and development through extensive training opportunities. Barchester also places a significant emphasis on the wellbeing and satisfaction of both residents and employees, reflected in their sector-leading benefits and rewards package that includes various tools and incentives designed to foster a positive work culture. This dedication to both quality care and staff welfare marks Barchester as a respected entity within the healthcare industry, offering individuals meaningful career opportunities where they can contribute to the quality of life of those in care.
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1540907669
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The candidate should possess hands-on experience in property maintenance with at least one trade skill and a demonstrated ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Additionally, the candidate should have a full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent. The role requires reliability, flexibility in working hours, and sensitivity towards the needs of residents.
Qualifications
Essential
- The candidate should possess hands-on experience in property maintenance with at least one trade skill and a demonstrated ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Additionally, the candidate should have a full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent. The role requires reliability, flexibility in working hours, and sensitivity towards the needs of residents.
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
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1540907669
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
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