Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Job summary

Maintenance & Facilities Manager 

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and pro-active Maintenance & Facilities Manager to manage the maintenance, health & safety, and operational efficiency of our Care Home premises.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance at Pax Hill, which will include hands-on DIY, the day to day management of a small team, managing suppliers and trades, weekly maintenance/H&S checks and ensuring the smooth functioning of all facility-related activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive team player with strong DIY skills, IT and admin experience and knowledge of H&S within a care home setting. An IOSH qualification would be a bonus but not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to:-

• Maintain all areas of a busy care home
• Lead and supervise the facilities team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely
• Oversee maintenance schedules, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and implement preventative measures
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all areas of the facility
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for specialised repairs or installations
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and project progress

Skills

• Excellent DIY skills and practical building maintenance experience
• Basic plumbing and electric skills highly desirable
• Proven supervisory experience in facilities or maintenance environments
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Health & Safety experience
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in planning and documentation
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Problem-solving aptitude with a proactive approach to troubleshooting issues quickly and efficiently

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can be hands-on 70/80% of the time, carrying out maintenance of the building, with the rest of the time spent on admin and management.