About this role
Job summary
Bank Maintenance Driver
- Location: Heald Green and Little Hulton
- Department: Support Services
- Date posted: October 23, 2026
- Closing date: November 6, 2026
- Salary:£12.96 Per Hour - Band 2 competency framework
- Interview date To be confirmed with sufficient notice
Main duties of the job
The Maintenance Driver is responsible for providing a safe, reliable, and compassionate transport service for patients, together with the collection and delivery of Hospice supplies and equipment. The role also supports the upkeep of the Hospice premises and grounds through routine inspections, minor repairs, and liaison with external contractors where required. By maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment, the postholder plays an important role in supporting patients, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
About us
At Moya Cole Hospice, theres one thing that motivates us and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Bank Maintenance Driver to maintain facilities, transport equipment and supplies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Core Purpose: To support the effective operation of Moya Cole Hospice by undertaking driving duties, including patient transfers and the delivery and collection of medical equipment, supplies, and other hospice resources. The role also provides routine maintenance support, helping to ensure that the hospice environment remains safe, functional, and welcoming for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers..
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maintenance Driver will
- Carry out general maintenance requests from all departments as and when required.
- To service and repair the hospice buildings equipment and its grounds to a high standard.
- Collect and deliver hospice supplies as and when necessary.
- Transport patients to and from the hospice.
- Set up rooms for meetings.
- Be responsible for the upkeep and reporting of vehicle maintenance.
- Convey patients as and when required for hospital appointments and home visits.
- Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly check lists.
- Perform PAT testing and manage the equipment register
- Work to statuary health and safety standards in line within our hospice policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a face-to-face customer service environment
- Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance
- Experience in administrative role, ideally within a healthcare setting (desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and professional manner
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities, with excellent attention to detail
- Calm and empathetic approach when dealing with patients, families, and visitors
- Flexible and team-oriented, with a willingness to support wider hospice activities
- Have some experience of completing basic maintenance and repair tasks
- Have a full clean UK driving licence and ability to drive hospice vehicles as required by the role, in accordance with the terms of the hospices motor insurance policy.
- Have a flexible approach to work and be reliable and a team player.
- Be able to communicate effectively
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable English literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE level
- Computer literate specifically Outlook, SharePoint and basic Excel for data entry
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
Moya Cole Hospice
Address
Moya Cole Hospice
2 Hardy Field Lane
Heald Green
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)