St Elizabeth Hospice's Sustainable Estates team is recruiting a part-time Property Services Technician to keep the hospice buildings and retail units safe, secure and in good repair. The work centres on routine and reactive maintenance, with a strong emphasis on internal and external decoration, plus security, portable appliance testing and volunteer planning. The 17.5-hour week runs on a two-week rota covering evenings and weekends, and the role moves between the hospice and retail units, so a full driving licence is essential. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Routine, preventative and reactive maintenance across hospice premises, grounds and retail units
- Internal and external decoration of all hospice premises, the main emphasis of the role
- Follow the planned preventive maintenance schedule and keep premises compliant
- Carry out portable appliance testing and keep detailed records
- Work to risk assessments and oversee contractors, confirming their health and safety induction
- Check medical gas stock, carry out daily usage checks and change cylinders
- Unlock and lock the hospice daily, carry out security checks and set intruder alarms
- Join the out-of-hours maintenance on-call rota
- Porter duties such as hospital runs, blood and controlled drug collections and furniture collections
- Project works, shop refits, fit-outs and event set-up at retail outlets and the hospice
- Plan work for property services volunteers and organise corporate volunteer groups
- Safeguarding responsibilities, including reporting concerns and disclosures to the appropriate person
What’s required
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or proven work experience with transferable skills
Experience
- Practical, hands-on experience of internal and external decoration
- Practical, hands-on experience of general building maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and gardening
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and social skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise day-to-day workload
- Proactive, systematic approach to problem solving
- Basic IT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full clean driving licence
- Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
- Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
Other
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to work effectively with own and wider teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Relevant NVQ in maintenance or building trades, or equivalent
- NVQ in mechanical or electrical engineering
- Experience of electrical and mechanical maintenance
- Knowledge of working in a healthcare-related environment
- Skilled tradesperson experience in painting, decorating and minor repairs
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme (NHS pension transferable)
- Life cover
- Free car parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Blue Light Card, health service discounts and employee assistance programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
