Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Head of Maintenance at The Wheatlands 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 YOU The 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 r
Main duties of the job
As the Head of Maintenance at The Wheatlands care home, your role involves maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for residents and staff, contributing to the delivery of first-class care and support. Your responsibilities will include a variety of maintenance tasks within the care home building and gardens, from fixing leaky taps to planting new bulbs. You should be comfortable working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with budget planning. Liaising with contractors for jobs beyond your team's expertise is also required. Ensuring sensitivity to the residents' needs while performing maintenance tasks is crucial.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider specializing in high-quality care homes and services. The Wheatlands care home is a part of Barchester Healthcare's commitment to offering first-class care and support for its residents. By fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Barchester Healthcare aims to ensure residents feel at home and receive the best possible care from their staff. As part of their dedication to quality, Barchester Healthcare invests in its employees, offering sector-leading benefits, training, and development opportunities to ensure both staff and residents thrive in an exceptional care environment.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.99 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1504387905
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Much Wenlock
TF13 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Much Wenlock
TF13 6AT
United Kingdom