Bank Maintenance Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain at Moya Cole Hospice seeks a versatile support worker responsible for patient transport, supplies logistics, and building maintenance. The role combines driving duties with hands-on upkeep of facilities and safety checks.

Experience in face-to-face customer service is essential, as is a full clean UK driving licence and GCSE-level English and numeracy. Healthcare setting exposure is welcome.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and numeracy at minimum.
• Computer literacy with Outlook, SharePoint and basic Excel.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the hospice, including hospital appointments and home visits.
• Collect and deliver hospice supplies, equipment and resources.
• Carry out general maintenance requests from all departments.
• Service and repair hospice buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Liaise with external contractors as required.
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists.
• Carry out PAT testing and manage the equipment register.
• Maintain vehicle upkeep and report on vehicle maintenance.
• Set up meeting rooms.
• Work to health and safety standards in line with hospice policy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Calm, empathetic manner

Team-oriented

Education

GCSE English and Numeracy

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

This bank post sits within Support Services at Moya Cole Hospice, a team that combines transport with upkeep of the premises. The work centres on driving: taking patients to appointments and home visits, and moving supplies and equipment around the hospice. It also carries a maintenance remit, from responding to requests across departments to servicing buildings and grounds, PAT testing and keeping the equipment register. A full clean UK driving licence and GCSE-level English and numeracy are needed, with prior face-to-face customer service experience.

What the job involves

• Transport patients to and from the hospice, and convey them to hospital appointments and home visits
• Collect and deliver hospice supplies, equipment and resources
• Carry out general maintenance requests from all departments
• Service and repair the hospice buildings, equipment and grounds
• Liaise with external contractors where required
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists
• Carry out PAT testing and manage the equipment register
• Maintain vehicle upkeep and report on vehicle maintenance
• Set up rooms for meetings
• Work to health and safety standards in line with hospice policy

Qualifications

• English literacy and numeracy at GCSE level or equivalent
• Computer literacy in Outlook, SharePoint and basic Excel

Experience

• Proven face-to-face customer service experience
• Experience handling sensitive, confidential information with discretion
• Some experience of basic maintenance and repair tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, professional manner
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Calm, empathetic approach with patients, families and visitors
• Flexible, reliable and team-oriented, willing to support wider hospice activities

Checks & eligibility

• Full clean UK driving licence and ability to drive hospice vehicles under the motor insurance policy

Nice to have

• Administrative experience, ideally in a healthcare setting