Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Job summary ABOUT

THE ROLE 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 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 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 PACKAGE In 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

Main duties of the jobAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere as part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support. The role offers variety as you'll handle tasks within the building, gardens, and grounds. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team, and supporting budget planning.

Contractors will need liaising for jobs outside your team's skillset. Your priority is the wellbeing of residents, ensuring work is done with sensitivity to their needs. With property maintenance experience, one trade skill is required, and ideally, an ability to perform various tasks. Flexibility with working hours, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are essential.

In return for your dedication, we offer a competitive rate of pay and a leading benefits and rewards package, including free training, development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and referral bonuses.

About us Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing first-class care and support in a warm, welcoming environment for its residents. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of care, ensuring residents feel at home and staff can perform their duties effectively. As a leader in the care home industry, Barchester Healthcare places great emphasis on creating a positive atmosphere for both residents and staff.

The company offers a range of sector-leading benefits and rewards, including training and development, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme. With a focus on the wellbeing of residents, Barchester Healthcare seeks dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering quality care. The organization values flexibility, reliability, and a hands-on approach to property maintenance, ensuring that the environment is always in top condition for the comfort and safety of its residents.

Details Date posted
29 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
17.80 an hour

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

Job locations

Barchester HealthcareMaltonYO
17 8AA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities ABOUT

THE ROLE 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 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…