About the Role

As a Head of Maintenance at a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

• 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'

Qualifications

Essential

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

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Additional Information

Salary: £17.50 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 1498851057

Date posted: 06 May 2026

Closing date: 04 July 2026

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.