Bank Maintenance Assistant in Lewes

This is a Permanent, Bank vacancy.

Are you practical, proactive, and take pride in creating safe, welcoming environments? Looking for flexible work where every shift helps support patients, families and colleagues when it matters most? Our vision is a community where people live and die well, supported with dignity, respect and compassion. As a Bank Maintenance Assistant, you'll play an important part in making that possible.

Working across our hospice site, you'll help ensure our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, well‑maintained and fully operational. From carrying out minor repairs and supporting facilities projects to preparing rooms and maintaining outdoor areas, your contribution will help create a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone who visits or works at St Peter & St James Hospice.

Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED

Salary: £24,856 - £25,168 per annum

Contract Type: Bank

Closing Date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

What you’ll be doing

• As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day operation, maintenance and upkeep of the hospice estate. No two days will be the same, and your work will have a direct impact on the experience of patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
• Assist with general building maintenance, repairs and minor works across the hospice estate.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings and grounds, identifying and reporting defects.
• Undertake minor repairs and rectification work where appropriate.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders, prioritising issues effectively.
• Help maintain and update the Facilities Management Helpdesk with new and completed jobs.
• Help maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Support health and safety compliance across the hospice site.
• Report hazards, incidents, defects and safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Support emergency procedures and business continuity arrangements when required.
• Help ensure facilities, equipment and working environments remain safe and operational.
• Provide practical facilities support across the organisation.
• Set up and prepare meeting rooms, training rooms and event spaces.
• Assist with office moves, furniture installation and equipment relocation.
• Undertake porterage and manual handling tasks safely and in line with procedures.
• Monitor maintenance stock levels and support inventory management of tools, materials and supplies.
• Support waste management and recycling activities across the site.
• Support the hospice grounds and wider estate.
• Assist in maintaining external areas including pathways, car parks and grounds.
• Help ensure outdoor areas remain safe, tidy and accessible for all visitors.
• Occasionally travel to support our retail shops and warehouse where required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Facilities Manager.

What we're looking for

• Experience within a maintenance, facilities, healthcare, hospice or similar environment.
• Good practical knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques.
• Awareness of health and safety practices and safe systems of work.
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks safely.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Strong practical problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and confidence updating facilities management systems.
• A flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems and compliance requirements such as fire safety, water hygiene and health and safety (desirable).

Flexible shifts that fit around your commitments. The opportunity to work in a supportive and values‑driven organisation. A welcoming and friendly working environment. Opportunities to develop your maintenance and facilities skills. The chance to make a meaningful difference to patients, families, staff and volunteers every day.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Facilities Team.

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for our Mid‑Sussex community. People affected by life‑limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.

The Benefits

• 27 days holiday.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay.
• Monthly occupational health clinics.
• 20% discount in our charity shops.

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre‑employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).