Bank Maintenance Operative

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice; Farnham; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Training & updates for safe working

Varied maintenance projects

Job summary

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham is seeking a Bank Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team. You will perform planned maintenance, repairs across the hospice and shops, and assist during busy periods.

This flexible, on-site role supports both clinical and retail areas with emphasis on safety and quality of care. This role requires practical skills in carpentry, painting and general building maintenance, plus the ability to work independently or with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or similar role, with safe building maintenance.
• Practical skills in carpentry, painting and DIY.
• Basic understanding of inspection and maintenance of mechanical/electrical services.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work independently or in a team.
• Good written and verbal communication; approachable manner.
• Current, clean UK driving licence with >2 years' driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and day-to-day repairs across the hospice and retail shops.
• Identify and report defects; keep records of completed work.
• Support larger maintenance projects during busy periods and staff holidays.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry

Painting

DIY

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Bank Maintenance Operative

£13.10 per hour
Bank contract: variable hours according to service needs and your availability
Farnham, with work across our hospice and retail shops

Are you looking for a flexible role where your practical skills can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, our maintenance team helps keep our buildings safe, welcoming and ready to support exceptional care for patients and their families.

We have an opening for a Bank Maintenance Operative within our friendly and supportive Estates team. You will provide additional support during busy periods and staff holidays and help with larger maintenance and improvement projects when extra capacity is needed.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will carry out a variety of planned maintenance and day-to-day repairs across our hospice and retail shops. Tasks will draw on your practical skills, such as carpentry, painting and general building maintenance. You will also identify and report defects, keep records of completed work and work alongside colleagues and contractors to minimise disruption to our services.

This role would suit someone who enjoys varied, hands-on work and takes pride in doing a job well. Hours and days will vary according to the needs of Phyllis Tuckwell and your availability.

If you would like to put your maintenance experience to use in a welcoming and committed team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About You

A successful Bank Maintenance Operative will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance or similar role, including general building maintenance carried out safely.
• Practical maintenance skills, such as carpentry, painting and general DIY.
• A basic understanding of the inspection and maintenance of mechanical and electrical services.
• The ability to organise and prioritise work, both independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with an approachable and helpful manner.
• A willingness to work sensitively across all areas of the hospice, including the ward.
• A current, clean UK driving licence and more than two years’ driving experience, as required by our insurance.

A recognised trade qualification, experience in a hospice, hospital or care home, experience working with volunteers, and familiarity with Microsoft Office would be an advantage.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our maintenance team is pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, keeping our buildings and facilities safe and well maintained, ensuring 'every day is precious' for our patients.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees' unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We Offer:

• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Relevant training and updates to support safe and effective working.
• Opportunities to apply your skills to varied maintenance and improvement work.

A Great Place to Work

• Hours agreed around service needs and your availability
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rebecca Slater, Head of Facilities & Sustainability on [e-mail] or phone [phone]. If you are unable to apply online or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email [e-mail] .

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Sunday 8 th November 2026

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.