Join Our Team as a Maintenance Operative!
Do you want to help make a real difference to people living with life-limiting illness and those close to them?
Are you looking to develop your maintenance career within a supportive and purpose-driven charity?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Barnsley Hospice is seeking a skilled, proactive and reliable Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring our Hospice environment remains safe, compliant, welcoming and well-maintained for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff. Working across our Hospice premises, you will carry out a range of maintenance, repair and driving duties, helping to ensure our facilities operate effectively and efficiently.
This varied and hands-on role is ideal for someone with multi-trade maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work and can work both independently and as part of a team. You will support the upkeep of our buildings and grounds, undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks, and assist with service contractors and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across all Hospice premises.
- Undertake minor plumbing, joinery, decorating and general maintenance repairs.
- Complete compliance checks and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Monitor and support the Legionella control programme.
- Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and minor electrical maintenance where appropriate.
- Maintain stock levels of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Support the upkeep of Hospice grounds, outdoor areas and car parks.
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
- Drive Hospice vehicles to support collections, deliveries and operational requirements.
- Report maintenance issues, equipment defects and structural concerns promptly.
Contract Details
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Participation in the maintenance on-call rota is required, involving cover on a one week in three basis.
- Salary: £13.10 - £15.41 p/h
- Location: Barnsley Hospice
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a minimum of 3 years' experience in a maintenance, facilities or similar role.
- Has experience carrying out a range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, joinery and general repairs.
- Can diagnose and resolve plumbing and heating-related issues.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is able to read and work from technical drawings and plans.
- Has good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Holds a full, clean UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
- Has a proactive approach and takes ownership of tasks.
- Works collaboratively and positively as part of a team.
- Shares our values of compassion, respect, integrity and professionalism.
Desirable
- Health and Safety qualification.
- Recognised Plumbing qualification.
- Experience working within the plumbing trade.
- Experience undertaking PAT testing.
Why Join Barnsley Hospice?
Barnsley Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to hundreds of local people each year. Our focus is on helping people achieve the best possible quality of life while supporting those close to them throughout illness and bereavement.
By joining our team, you will help ensure that vital services continue to be available to people across the community.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities, as we are committed to increasing representation across our workforce.
If you are looking for a role where your work will have real purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply below and attach your CV to join our team and help support care that truly matters.
Pay: £13.10-£15.41 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- English and Maths GCSEs (preferred)
Work Location: In person
