Head of Maintenance - Care Home
The closing date is 04 November 2025
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 be responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing a leaky tap to planting new bulbs in the garden. This role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, and the ability to lead a team and support the General Manager with annual budget planning.
Main duties of the job
You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with Barchester. 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. You'll also need to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents and ensuring that staff can do their jobs effectively.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,700 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1377210672
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Swindon
SN5 0AD
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Swindon
SN5 0AD