Head of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance - Permanent

£36,800 per annum, 40 hrs per week

KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

About the opportunity:

As Head of Maintenance you will be responsible for:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure the home remains compliant with CQC Fundamental Standards (including Safety, Premises & Equipment, and Good Governance).
• Support the Home Manager in meeting the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations .
• Maintain all statutory compliance records for CQC inspections.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and action plans relating to maintenance, H&S, and fire safety.
• To undertake routine checks of Wheelchairs, Reclining Chairs and Nursing Beds
• To take responsibility for emergency lighting checks and fire alarm tests on a regular basis
• To undertake a monthly visual check of the firefighting apparatus, e.g., extinguishers and hydrants and document in line with compliance
• To check water temperatures of sinks, showers, and baths monthly
• To ensure water flushing is undertaken in line with risk assessments, KYN policy and national standards. To clean shower heads and waste traps
• To check water hardness and water temperatures within the boiler room
• To keep the water softener topped up with salt
• Health & Safety
• Act as the Responsible Person for Health & Safety in the home.
• Carry out regular H&S audits and risk assessments in line with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) .
• Maintain compliance with COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and water safety (Legionella) regulations.
• Ensure all staff and contractors follow H&S procedures.
• Fire Safety
• Act as the Fire Safety Lead for the home.
• Carry out regular fire risk assessments and checks in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 .
• Lead fire drills and staff training to meet CQC and local authority requirements.
• Ensure servicing and certification of fire systems, extinguishers, and equipment.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Maintain and manage the PPM schedule in line with CQC requirements .
• Ensure statutory inspections of lifts, hoists, boilers, and water systems are completed and documented.
• Address maintenance issues promptly, minimising disruption to residents.
• Daily Maintenance
• Carry out repairs and general upkeep of the home.
• Maintain internal and external areas to KYN standards.
• Respond to urgent repair requests, ensuring resident safety.
• Report and record all maintenance activities for audit purposes, using and managing the IT system.
• To respond to maintenance emergencies, minor repairs on an on-call basis
• The purchase and collection of consumables, as well as control of maintenance stock
• To ensure a supply of matched paint and undertake redecoration and repair works to the interior and exterior of the building
• To change light bulbs and clean shades as required
• To ensure external bin areas are kept clean and tidy
• Contractor & Budget Management
• Source, supervise, and monitor contractors to ensure compliance with care home policies and safeguarding.
• Maintain records of contractor activities for CQC inspection.
• Manage maintenance budgets effectively, balancing safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
• Resident Experience
• To support the Home Manager in creating a safe and well-presented environment whilst consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families
• To fit agreed items, such as shelves and picture hooks in residents’ rooms, as requested
• To assist staff with moving furniture as requested
• To support the Life Enriching Activity Lead/Life Enriching Activity Co-ordinators in the implementation of a whole home approach to the provision of meaningful occupation for all residents, always taking a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
• To be responsible for the maintenance of the garden and exteriors, ensuing all are free from litter
• General
• To be flexible to work in several KYN Homes, supporting other maintenance personnel and covering holiday periods
• To be able to be called upon during out of normal working hours
• To be able to carry out the physical demands of the job safely
• To adhere to KYN’s policies and procedures

About you:

• Experience in a similar role with a good understanding and qualification of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, plumbing, gardening, painting and decorating
• A professional, who understands the importance of maintaining high standards – working to statutory requirements and compliance to ensure our residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment
• A friendly and approachable team player with the ability to troubleshoot when necessary
• Hold a full, clear UK Driving Licence
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
• Proactive and compliance driven.
• Strong attention to detail with a safety-first mindset.
• Able to balance hands-on maintenance with regulatory management.
• Resident-focused with a commitment to a safe, welcoming home environment..

Our commitment to you:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more……

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.