Field based Cambridgeshire & East Anglia
Permanent Contract
Hours: Part time – 21 hours per week, 3 days per week
Working Wednesday plus 2 days over a 5 day working week
Salary:
£27,783.70 FTE per annum, pro rata for part time
- Annual salary shown based on a 35 hours per week, full time equivalent (FTE)
- Final annual salary will be calculated on a pro rata basis to reflect 21 hours per week contracted hours, which amounts to £16,670.22 per annum / £15.26 per hour
Annual Vehicle Allowance:
£1560 FTE per annum, pro rata for part time
- Annual Vehicle Allowance shown based on a 35 hours per week, full time equivalent (FTE)
- Final Annual Vehicle Allowance will be calculated on a pro rata basis to reflect 21 hours per week contracted hours, which amounts to £936.00
\* Business mileage expenses will be reimbursed \*
Comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking & Subsidised meals
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
- AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution inc Life Assurance
- NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing
- Free Eye Tests & Cycle to work scheme
Essential requirements
- Current, full, valid driving licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to use it for business travel (business mileage expenses will be reimbursed)
- Experience in construction, property maintenance or a recognised trade
- Applicants will ideally have access to their own basic toolkit and be willing to use it for routine maintenance and repair tasks. For clarification of the tools typically included within a basic toolkit, please email [email protected].
Do you have practical maintenance experience and enjoy working independently across a variety of locations? We're looking for a Retail Maintenance Technician to help keep our network of charity shops safe, welcoming and well-maintained across East Anglia.
Working alongside our Retail Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our shops. No two days are the same. One day you may be completing repairs or decorating a shop, and the next you could be carrying out fire safety checks, supporting a new shop opening, or helping maintain outdoor areas.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the work of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), supporting the retail income that helps fund care and support for children, young people and their families.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across our retail estate
- Undertaking minor repairs including carpentry, plumbing, decorating and general building maintenance
- Completing health and safety, fire safety and maintenance checks
- Supporting the upkeep of shop interiors and exteriors to ensure they remain safe and welcoming
- Assisting with maintenance requirements for new shop openings and refurbishments
- Working with volunteers and external contractors where appropriate
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and inspections
About you
We're looking for someone who can work independently, manage their workload effectively and take pride in delivering high-quality maintenance work.
You'll need:
- Experience in general building maintenance, construction or a recognised trade
- Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in construction, repair or maintenance work
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and IT skills
- A flexible approach and the ability to organise and prioritise work
Interview Date: 27th August 2026
Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email [email protected] or phone 07442 465971.
Diversity Statement:
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
