Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Home based (Regional) – travel to care homes across Greater London and Surrey
Salary: Up to £51,811 per annum (dependent on experience) and a company car.
Contract: Full Time Permanent – 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
Job Purpose
Manage a team of Maintenance Operatives and gardeners (where applicable) within a given portfolio to ensure care homes remain fully functional and buildings and equipment are maintained to a high standard. Comply with Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation and industry best practice, with a focus on compliance coverage across the homes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the repairs and maintenance revenue budgets for the portfolio, ensuring corrective actions to avoid over or under spend.
- Provide support to Maintenance Operatives in scheduled or emergency repair activities, cover annual leave or vacancies.
- Ensure external and internal building and grounds are maintained at safe and acceptable standards with minimal disturbance to occupants.
- Complete all maintenance and repair tasks to high standard, timely and provide value for money.
- Contribute to the annual care homes maintenance budget.
- Carry out health and safety and compliance checks as per Bupa SOPs and compliance tools.
- Maintain safety and cleanliness in line with Environmental Health, local Fire Authority and Health & Safety regulations.
- Conduct quarterly maintenance audits and report on building fabric condition, infection control and EHO issues.
- Liaise with and support care home‑based Maintenance Operatives, assist with induction and training of new starters.
- Cover annual leave, sickness or vacancies and attend portfolio maintenance meetings.
- Be available for out‑of‑hours or weekend emergencies as a 24/7/365 business.
Qualifications
- Experience of managing a team.
- Knowledge of building services: heating, hot and cold‑water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, plumbing.
- Understanding of building fabric and its maintenance.
- Experience with planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements and compliance.
- Qualification in building/electrical/plumbing (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC) or minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in property maintenance and general repairs.
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Computer literacy and experience with maintenance software systems.
- Flexibility to meet changing demands within the care homes.
- Practical ability in painting, decorating and basic fabric repairs.
- Experience managing Health & Safety matters relating to construction and general maintenance, including permit to work, risk assessments and method statements.
- Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, CIEH Advanced Health & Safety, Fire Trainer, COSHH trainer).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
- Annual allowance of approximately £350 for Bupa healthcare products.
- Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
- 28 days holiday.
- Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.
- Long‑service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays, money.
- Free meal on every shift.
- Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
- Variety of Bupa pension plans – further information on the career site.
- Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
- Menopause plan – support for women seeking advice and treatment.
- Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
EEO Statement
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process as required.
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