Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant
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Job Description
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Assistant with general painting decorating and handyman experience to join our team providing a proactive customer focused service across our organisation.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Assistant 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 to ensure such buildingsremains safe functional and welcoming for our patients staff and visitors. The Assistant will work as part of a team within the Facilities Department and to support and promote the provision of a reliable high quality flexible proactive customer orientated service that will support St Lukes in undertaking its core business. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs general maintenance tasks and supporting the upkeep of our buildings and grounds.
This is a part time post plus full participation in the facilities ad hoc call outs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provision of painting and decorating with general building repairs and maintenance.
- 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 Lukes vehicles.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Painting decorating and general handyman/caretaking skills and experience.
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills with a friendly approachable professional manner.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Full Driving license is required for this role
Were an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills experience and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Unfortunately St Lukes Hospice Plymouth arent able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Closing Date: 1 July 2025
1st Interview Date: 10 July 2025
2nd Interview Date: 17 July 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.
Why work for St Lukes
Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.
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 thats 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 youre helping us make such an important difference we recognise its work that can be challenging emotionally. Thats why when you join us well be here to support you all the way.
Dont miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly award-winning team learn more about working life at St Lukes on our dedicated jobs page.
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