About this role
Job summary
This is a hands-on, varied position where no two days are the same. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across our sites, helping to ensure our buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From minor repairs and decorating to basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical work, youll play an important role in supporting our staff, volunteers and visitors. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, youll use your practical skills, initiative and problem-solving abilities to respond to maintenance needs and maintain high standards across our estate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake duties relating to the general maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds, plant and other equipment across the organisation, comprising of St Nicholas Hospice Care Hardwick Lane, retail shops and associated properties across East Anglia (Suffolk & Norfolk) and complying with Health and Safety regulations.
About us
At St Nicholas Hospice Care, we support almost 2,000 people every year across West Suffolk and Thetford. Our care goes beyond our hospice buildings, reaching people in their homes and communities when they need us most. Behind every aspect of our care is a dedicated team ensuring our facilities are safe, comfortable and well maintained. We are now looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and help keep our 11 sites running smoothly.
Why join us?
As well as making a real difference to people in your local community, you'll benefit from
25 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days with service (pro rata)
NHS pension continuation (subject to eligibility) or access to our group pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Wellbeing support programme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Life assurance
Job description Job responsibilities
Working with the Facilities team, agree and implement a programme for the general maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds, paths, driveways, car parks, drains, heating, internal and external lighting (in conjunction with contractual maintenance agencies for specialised work). Included in this programme will be agreed preventive maintenance tasks and frequencies
Carry out any minor and basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs or modifications
Assist in the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of electrical equipment across the Estate
Complete L8 Legionella water temperature audit checks recording and reporting
Complete Fire Fighting Equipment audit checking recording and reporting (FFE)
Complete Emergency lighting audit checking recording and reporting
Complete Fire Door audit checking recording and reporting
Identify and agree with the Facilities Manager a rolling programme of internal and external redecoration
Identify, agree and undertake the rolling decoration programme ensuring that it is communicated and agreed as required with both Hospice and retail management at each location to ensure the minimum of disruption to their normal daily operations
Advise the Facilities Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager of any security or health and safety issues across the Estate and where possible so that immediate action can be taken
Provide support and guidance to Facilities volunteers when they encounter problems or need help, inclusive of preparing documentation for the procurement of materials
Liaise between Facilities Manager and Contractors on capital works projects as required
Responsible for the collection and other waste disposal
Carry out the disposal of clinical waste following the procedure as stated in the Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
Liaise directly with departments with regards to the portering of equipment from one place to another or its removal or disposal
Contribute to decisions to improve facilities systems and processes
Participate in other activities from time to time in order to promote the hospice within the local community
Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Facilities Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Proven knowledge and experience in decorating, minor carpentry repairs, building repair, simple plumbing and electrics repair Previous experience working in a similar environment e.g. hospice, hospital or care home or within the retail sector would be desirable but is not essential
Skills and Abilities Essential
Must be able to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of a team Customer focused and has an ability to form and maintain strong working relationships Friendly, approachable, has a can do attitude, highly organised and manages time well Full current driving licence with ability and willingness to use own vehicle IT literate
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Grade A-C)
Desirable
Building maintenance qualification/NVQ Level 2
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 St Nicholas Hospice Care
Address Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)