Job summary
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents. Your role will involve a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing plumbing issues to gardening, as well as leading a team and supporting the General Manager with budget planning.
Main duties of the job
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, turning your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. 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 one of the largest independent care home providers in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and nursing homes. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.48 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1455486048
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Birtley
DH3 2BH
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Birtley
DH3 2BH