Head of Maintenance – Care Home

Company: Barchester Healthcare
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Location: Tenterden
Job Description:

Overview

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you’ll ensure 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.

Responsibilities

  • Turn your hand to all maintenance tasks within the care home building, gardens and grounds, from fixing a leaky tap to planting bulbs.
  • Work comfortably both independently and as a team leader; support the General Manager with annual budget planning.
  • Liaise with contractors on jobs outside the expertise of your team.

About You / Qualifications

  • Hands-on property maintenance experience with at least one trade skill; the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks.
  • Reliable and flexible with working hours.
  • Full UK driving licence; IT literacy; GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Rewards Package

  • Competitive rate of pay plus 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 more

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Posted: May 2nd, 2026