Maintenance Technician

Permanent Vacancy, Up To 37.5 Hours Per Week

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician with general building, carpentry and plumbing experience to join our team, providing a pro-active, customer focused service across our organisation.

Role Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in providing a comprehensive maintenance service to the main Hospice building and leased/owned buildings which form part of the estate. The Technician will work in partnership with the Facilities Team to ensure such buildings remains safe, functional, and welcoming for our patients, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, general maintenance tasks, and supporting the upkeep of our buildings and grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across the hospice, including plumbing, electrical, and heating work.

• Carry out regular inspections of the facilities (including fire alarms, lighting systems, portable appliances, and water services) to identify and address any issues promptly.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, keeping accurate records of maintenance activities.

• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.

• Carry out safety and basic maintenance checks on St Luke's vehicles.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Relevant recognised Level 3 Maintenance Training Scheme or appropriate City & Guilds Certificate/NVQ in Electrical Maintenance and Installations.

• General building, Carpentry and Plumbing experience.

• Basic IT skills.

• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, approachable, professional manner.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 25 April 2025
1st Interview Date: 6 May 2025
2nd Interview Date: 8 May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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It’s worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.

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