Barchester Healthcare

Head of Maintenance - Care Home

The closing date is 22 May 2026

Job summary

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home environment is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for both residents and staff. This role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaky taps to gardening and grounds upkeep. You'll work closely with the General Manager to manage the annual maintenance budget and liaise with external contractors when needed.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all maintenance and upkeep within the care home, including the building, gardens, and grounds. Your duties will be varied, ranging from hands-on repair work to leading a team of maintenance staff and managing the annual maintenance budget. You'll need to work sensitively to prioritize the wellbeing of the residents, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Good IT skills, a full UK driving license, and at least one trade skill are also required.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement living communities in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and creating a warm, welcoming environment is a key part of their approach. The organization values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1478202459

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP1 1NJ


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

  • You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill. Ideally, you'll also have a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Additionally, you'll need GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), a full UK driving license, and strong IT skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill. Ideally, you'll also have a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Additionally, you'll need GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), a full UK driving license, and strong IT skills.

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

Salisbury

SP1 1NJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP1 1NJ


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

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1478202459

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP1 1NJ


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