About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Support Manager to oversee the maintenance of our buildings and gardens within the East of England Region, reporting directly to the East of England Regional Asset Manager.

The quality and appearance of our care homes and their grounds create the first impression for our visitors and are a source of enjoyment and pleasure for our residents and their families. Our Maintenance Teams take great pride in maintaining our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards.

Reports to: Asset Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• You will ensure that buildings, grounds, gardens and all equipment are maintained to a high standard of repair and aesthetic condition
• Liaise with contractors ensuing their safe conduct on site, high quality workmanship and a value for money service
• Manage, train and develop a team of maintenance employees such as home maintenance person and the central team multi-trade workers.
• Cover the duties of the members of the home’s maintenance team in their absence due to illness, annual leave or vacancies.
• Physically assist members of the home and central maintenance team in carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks when required, this is a dual role of management and physical hands on.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory health and safety and fire regulations

Skills and attributes

• Previous care home maintenance experience (3 years)
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills are also important as you will need to manage, train and develop maintenance employees in your team.
• Hands-on experience of property maintenance including such as plumbing, ventilation, heating systems, water distribution and electrical distribution.
• Practical experience of planned maintenance systems, record keeping, project and budget management
• Experience of managing gardening and lawn upkeep.
• Sound knowledge of statutory Health & safety requirements and compliance. Especially in the following areas: Legionella Management, Fire Protection, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Air Conditioning and Internal Auditing.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to travel so a full driving licence is essential
• The role of Asset Support Manager affords a great deal of autonomy so self-motivation is essential

Education and qualification

• Ideally you will hold a building/electrical/plumbing qualification (BTEC, City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, etc.) and health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) – Desirable but not essential

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.