Maintenance & Facilities Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Carry out unsupervised, routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsman at the main Hospice and retail locations.

Undertake daily, weekly, monthly routine inspections, maintenance including painting and decorating, repair, installations and fault finding on a wide range of plant, buildings and equipment.

To comply with all Health & Safety regulations and report any defects to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Undertake water temperature testing as instructed.

Carry out routine maintenance work consisting of lamp changing, filter changing, daily vehicle inspections/checks to include oil, water, tyre pressures to ensure vehicles are safe and fit to use.

Use manufacturers manuals/literature, workshop manuals to establish best methods of maintenance and for resolving faults and breakdowns with the support of Tradespersons and Maintenance Supervisor.

Observe good housekeeping within areas of own work and other areas when carrying out maintenance and repairs, leaving the area, clean, tidy and safe.

To be aware of C.O.S.H.H. regulation and C.O.S.H.H. Data/Information sheets.

To be flexible in approach to working hours based on the needs of the Hospice.

Participate in an on call rota (rota basis 1 week in 4).

To be willing to travel to other premises as required. To assist with the upkeep of the Hospice grounds.

To assist with the moving of furniture and equipment around the Hospice.

This is a physically demanding role so the successful applicant should have reasonable fitness with which to carry out the main duties of the role. This includes bending, stooping and lifting for short periods of time.

Be prepared to assist with any routine or unexpected inspections.

Ensure Uniform policy is adhered to at all times.

Be aware of and familiar with Hospice H&S policy.

Other

Willingness to undertake training and development to fulfill the role.

Participate in the Hospice appraisal system.

Undertake other duties as directed by your Line Manager.

Be available to work out of hours/weekends on occasions.

To drive patients to and from the Hospice using hospice vehicles as and when required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in building maintenance or trade specific
• Knowledge of Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

Desirable

• Any City & Guilds Building services certificates.
• Health & Safety training
• Water Hygiene awareness training

Experience

Essential

• Significant working experience in a commercial maintenance and/or facilities based environment
• Knowledge of general building fabric maintenance / electrical / mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment.
• Awareness in legionella & standing water
• Knowledge of safe working practices including safe operation of ladders and steps
• Computer literate
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Commercial experience in any of the following -carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting & decorating
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• PAT testing qualification/certificate

Other

Essential

• The post holder will need to take part in the our of hours on call rota (1 week in 4)
• This role is subject to a DBS check
• Full UK driving licence and use of own car when required (mileage rates will be paid)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Patient and customer focused
• Proactive and flexible
• Adaptable to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Tapping House

Address

Wheatfields

Hillington

King’s Lynn

Norfolk

PE31 6BH

Employer's website

https://www.tappinghouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)