Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Head of Maintenance

Location: Hilton Park Care Home, Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9BX

Pay Rate: £16.30 per hour

Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Dawn / Early Days

Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect skilled facilities, maintenance, and trade professionals with premier healthcare environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a proactive and hands-on Head of Maintenance on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Head of Maintenance, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning home environment for residents and staff. Working 40 hours per week, you will oversee building maintenance, groundskeeping, and safety compliance, leading maintenance operations while working closely with the General Manager on budgeting and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain care home buildings, facilities, gardens, and grounds to high safety and aesthetic standards.

• Perform a wide variety of hands-on repairs, routine maintenance, and diagnostic tasks across the home.

• Lead maintenance efforts, working independently or guiding team members to ensure prompt task resolution.

• Assist the General Manager with annual maintenance budget planning and facilities management.

• Liaise with and supervise external specialized contractors for complex structural or technical works.

• Ensure all maintenance activity complies with health and safety regulations, COSHH guidelines, and fire safety standards.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a versatile, skilled individual who takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments and respects the needs of older residents.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in property maintenance within a commercial, residential, or care setting.

• Trade Skills: At least one core trade skill with broad capability across general maintenance tasks.

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

• Attributes: Reliable, flexible, organised, and empathetic to resident wellbeing and privacy.

WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your technical expertise and commitment, you will receive a competitive pay rate alongside an outstanding rewards package:

• Competitive Pay: £16.30 per hour (40 hours per week, Full-Time Permanent).

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and career development tools.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to physical and mental health wellbeing resources.

• Financial Perks: A broad range of retail discounts, lifestyle savings, and local offers.

• Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral bonuses through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.