About this role
Job summary
As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring our Hospice environment remains safe, compliant, welcoming and well-maintained for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff. Working across our Hospice premises, you will carry out a range of maintenance, repair and driving duties, helping to ensure our facilities operate effectively and efficiently.
This varied and hands-on role is ideal for someone with multi-trade maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work and can work both independently and as part of a team. You will support the upkeep of our buildings and grounds, undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks, and assist with service contractors and compliance activities.
Main duties of the job
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across all Hospice premises. Undertake minor plumbing, joinery, decorating and general maintenance repairs. Complete compliance checks and maintain accurate maintenance records. Monitor and support the Legionella control programme. Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and minor electrical maintenance where appropriate. Maintain stock levels of maintenance supplies and equipment. Support the upkeep of Hospice grounds, outdoor areas and car parks. Liaise with contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to the required standards. Drive Hospice vehicles to support collections, deliveries and operational requirements. Report maintenance issues, equipment defects and structural concerns promptly.
About us
Barnsley Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to hundreds of local people each year. Our focus is on helping people achieve the best possible quality of life while supporting those close to them throughout illness and bereavement.
By joining our team, you will help ensure that vital services continue to be available to people across the community.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities, as we are committed to increasing representation across our workforce.
If you are looking for a role where your work will have real purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
1.Keep accurate and appropriate records relating to all aspects of Maintenance as per the Maintenance Schedule.
2.Undertake regular stock checks of items used in the maintenance of the buildings.
3.Support the Facilities Manager in obtaining quotes for service contracts. Liaising with suppliers regarding any repairs/defects.
4.Undertaking repair/renewal works to plumbing installations and associated or minor maintenance tasks utilising your multi-trade experience.
5.Have knowledge and awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.
6.Report any major structural and equipment defects to the Facilities Manager and work together to seek appropriate solutions.
7.To be responsible for the legionella monitoring programme.
8.Apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting.
9.Carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc.
10.Carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc confirming drawing details.
Day to Day Duties
Maintenance
1.Undertake maintenance tasks for all Hospice premises as per the maintenance schedule.
2.Complete the weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual compliance tasks and record findings and dates when completed.
3.Painting and decorating of designated areas of all Hospice premises.
4.Undertakes the electrical testing and record keeping of all portable appliances on an annual basis. Carryout minor electrical work which does not require to be undertaken by a qualified electrician eg replacing of plugs and damaged socket fronts, and inspecting damaged cables.
5.Support with maintaining the general upkeep and tidiness of the grounds, including dustbin and car parking areas. Supervise and assist the volunteer gardeners where necessary.
6.Participate in on-call rota for the maintenance team which involves covering one week in three (24 hours seven days a week).
7.Greet and accompany any visiting maintenance personnel for service contracts ensuring work is completed to the expected standards. Feeding back any findings to the Facilities Manager. Ensure RAMS are provided and relevant work permits are issued.
8.Assist with portering services and the moving of tables and chairs and with car parking duties.
9.Check the oxygen bottle supply levels daily and order additional oxygen supplies through the Facilities Administrator as required.
Driving
To drive Hospice vehicles as directed for collections/deliveries in relation to Hospice business and operations, some examples are given below:
blood samples, medical notesfetching and transporting Medical Devicescollecting of drugs and medicines in line with control of drugs procedurebanking for Finance and Fundraising Depts
Other Responsibilities
1.To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the role as required by the Hospice.
2.To act as an ambassador of the Hospice, maintaining honesty, integrity and trustworthiness at all times.
3.The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
4.The post holder will ensure that they are aware of and apply health and safety and fire precautions.
5.The post holder will ensure that clinical risk management and safeguarding procedures and relevant good practice guidelines are followed at all times.
6.The post holder is to ensure data protection is maintained at all times.
7.The post holder will be flexible in terms of working hours in order to meet service needs.
8.The post holder will support the Hospice as required, across the range of duties as appropriate within the grading of this post. In the context of rapid and ongoing change within the Hospice, the above responsibilities represent the current priorities and requirements for the post. These priorities will develop and evolve over time. Any significant changes will be the subject of full communication and consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role. Be able to diagnose plumbing and heating issues. Handyman experience preferred Experience with Joinery Works Experience with Electrical Works
Desirable
Experience working in a plumbing trade
Skills and Abilities Essential
Be able to diagnose plumbing and heating issues. Good communication skills both verbal and written Ability to read and work with schematic drawings Holds a full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle
Qualifications Essential
Maths and English Level 2
Desirable
Health and Safety qualification Recognised qualification in Plumbing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospice
Address 104-106 Church Street
Gawber
Barnsley
S75 2RL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)