Posted 01 April, 2026 Bupa Care Homes logo

Head of Maintenance

Bupa Care Homes Worcestershire

Job details

  • Salary £35,586 per annum
  • Role Maintenance / Handyperson
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Evesham, Worcestershire
  • Job Reference R1218254

Job summary

Job Description:

Head of Maintenance Location: Richmond Villages Wood Norton,Evesham Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4TY Salary range: From £35,586 per annum depending on experience. Contract: 40 hrs per week Shift Pattern: Mainly Monday to Friday, may require occasional weekend work and some on call. Previous experience as head of maintenance in similar facilities management environment. Some duty management shift cover required, plus supporting occasional on call.We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. .
  • Managing, training and developing other maintenance employees in the team and keeping a record of all instructions given, especially where use of equipment is involved
  • Assisting with staff inductions, specifically relating to emergency exists, fire points and evacuation procedures
  • Advising over the phone when off duty or being called out to the Village in emergency situations
  • Reporting any defects to the Village manager and identifying issues that require escalation or specialist advice
  • Ensuring the outside of the building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard of repair, carrying out any works with minimum disruption to residents and staff
  • Checking boilers are functioning correctly, free of leaks/defects and that space and water temperatures are correct
  • Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within the Village adheres to current regulations and that all health and safety checks are completed and recorded
  • Adhering to company purchasing procedures, making every effort to minimise waste and control costs
  • Maintaining the office workshop and plant rooms, ensuring all areas are kept clean and all tools/equipment are safely secured
  • Ensuring all residents' electrical appliances are checked and tagged ‘safe for use' adhering to Health and Safety regulations
  • Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: You have previous experience in a property or maintenance repair role and a good understanding of building services such as electrical distribution and plumbing. A Health and Safety or relevant building, electrical or plumbing qualification would be advantageous. . Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
  • My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.
  • Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
  • We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences
  • Free meal with every shift
  • Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
  • Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
  • Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
  • Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
  • We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site
  • Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site
  • Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
  • Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
  • Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. . That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Job Area:

    Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

    Locations:

    Richmond Wood Norton

    Skills / Qualifications:

    • Interpersonal skills
    • Painting and decorating
    • Electrical