Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Home based – travel to allocated care homes across the South Region

Salary: Up to £51,811 per annum depending on experience and company car

Contract: Full Time Permanent – 40 hours

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday

Manage a team of Maintenance Operatives and gardeners (where applicable) within a portfolio to ensure that Care Homes remain fully functional. Maintain buildings and equipment to a high standard, complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation and industry best practice. Focus on compliance coverage to meet accommodation requirements and align with Bupa’s cultural and brand values.

• Ensure external and internal building and grounds are maintained to a safe and acceptable standard with minimal disturbance to occupants and visitors.
• Complete all maintenance and repair tasks within the care homes to a high standard, timely and cost‑effective.
• Contribute to the completion of the annual care homes maintenance budget.
• Carry out health and safety and compliance checks as directed by Bupa SOPs and compliance tools.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness satisfying Environmental Health, local Fire Authority, and Health and Safety regulations.
• Undertake quarterly Maintenance Audits and report/act on building fabric condition, infection control, and Environmental Health Officer issues.
• Liaise with and support care home–based Maintenance Operatives, including induction and training of new staff.
• Cover annual leave, sickness or vacancies in allocated homes; attend maintenance meetings as directed.
• Provide 24/7 support for emergencies out of hours and weekends as required.

• Experience managing a team.
• Good understanding of building services: heating, hot and cold‑water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building fabric and its maintenance.
• Practical experience with planned maintenance systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and experience of compliance.
• Building/electrical/plumbing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC) or a minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience in property maintenance and general repairs.
• Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Computer literate, experienced with maintenance software systems.
• Flexible to meet changing demands within the care homes.
• Practical ability and experience in painting and decorating and basic fabric repairs.
• Experience managing Health and Safety matters in construction and general maintenance (permit to work, risk assessments, method statements).
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, CIEH Advanced Health and Safety, Fire Trainer, COSHH trainer).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance ≈ £350 for Bupa healthcare products.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Additional sick pay beyond statutory pay.
• Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave for adoption, birth and co‑parents.
• Menopause plan.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities.

We’re a health insurer and provider, driven by a focus on customers and making health happen through brave, caring, responsible action. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering fair treatment and reasonable adjustments to disabled applicants. This role does not qualify for the UK Points Based Immigration System sponsorship.

Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Arbrook House, Ashley Park, Church Farm, Copper Beech, Dean Wood, Fountains Lodge, Freelands Croft, Havelock Court, Pendean House, Puttenham Hill House, Red Court, Sutton Lodge, Tadworth Grove, Wingham Court