Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Head of Maintenance – Care Home (Permanent) via Supportive Bridge Staffing

Job Overview

• Position: Head of Maintenance - Care Home (Permanent, Full-Time)

• Location: Wakehurst Hall Care Home, Haywards Heath, RH16 4AB

• Salary / Pay Rate: £39,140.00 per annum

• Contract Hours: 40.00 hours per week

• Shift Pattern: Days

• Posted Date: 16 September 2026 | Closing Date: 1 January 2027

• Recruited via: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency in partnership with Barchester Healthcare

About the Role

As the Head of Maintenance at Wakehurst Hall, you will ensure the home provides a clean, safe, and impeccably maintained environment where residents feel truly at home and staff can deliver first-class care.

Offering plenty of variety, your day-to-day responsibilities will span across building repairs, grounds upkeep, and garden maintenance. You will work independently as well as lead a team, support the General Manager with annual budget planning, and liaise closely with external contractors when specialized work is required—all while maintaining the utmost sensitivity to resident wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage comprehensive property maintenance, repairs, and grounds upkeep across the home.

• Ensure all internal and external facilities meet strict safety, compliance, and aesthetic standards.

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate maintenance tasks while supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning.

• Liaise professionally with external contractors for specialized maintenance and repairs.

• Carry out all work with sensitivity, dignity, and respect for the residents' living environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Hands-on experience in property maintenance with at least one core trade skill and a proven ability across varied maintenance tasks.

• Qualifications & Requirements: Full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

• Values: Reliable, flexible, and deeply committed to resident wellbeing and safety.

• Commitment: Available for a permanent full-time contract of 40 hours per week.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary: Earn a rewarding salary of £39,140.00 per annum.

• Training & Development: Comprehensive free learning and professional growth opportunities across all roles.

• Perks & Recognition: Wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, 'Refer a Friend' bonuses, 'Employee of the Month' awards, and Long Service Awards.