Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

S1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 12%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff meals

Job summary

St Columba’s Hospice Care is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to keep our premises, from the hospice to charity shops, functioning safely and smoothly. The role is full-time and requires a strong maintenance background and a compassionate, discreet approach while working with staff and external contractors.

You will join a small team, handle a variety of systems, and help maintain a peaceful environment for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in maintenance and the ability to work on diverse systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of buildings, equipment and systems.
• Join a small, friendly team that collaborates on day-to-day facilities operations.
• Support maintenance from medical to office equipment and moves to keep facilities running smoothly.

Skills

Maintenance background

Team player

Driving license

Discretion

Education

Qualified Tradesperson

Job description

Qualified Trades Person Starting Salary (Band 4): Pay £38,495 (comprising starting basic annual salary of £32,873 + unsocial hours shift allowance £3,747 + On-Call allowance £1,875) WTE pro rata, per annum (based 37.5 hours per week). After one year of satisfactory service, basic annual salary may rise to £34,254.

Standard (Non Qualified Trade) Starting salary (Band 3): Pay £35,531 (comprising starting basic annual salary of £30,212 + unsocial hours shift allowance of £3,444 + On-Call allowance of £1,875) WTE pro rata, per annum (based 37.5 hours per week). After one year of satisfactory service, basic annual salary may rise to £31,363.

Permanent / Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday (working a 5 over 7 rota)

Your Maintenance Expertise Can Help us Provide Comfort and CareDo you have a passion for maintenance and want to use your skills for a greater purpose? St Columba’s Hospice is looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to help us maintain a peaceful and supportive environment for our patients and their families. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a team that ensures every aspect of our premises, from the main hospice to our charity retail shops, is functioning perfectly.

The Role

In this role you will contribute to the maintenance of Hospice estates, to maintain optimum environmental, accommodation and support service standards within the Hospice guidelines, safety standards and budgetary constraints. Responsibilities will include:

• Help maintain and repair a wide range of buildings, equipment and systems.
• Join a small, friendly team that works collaboratively to manage the day-to-day facilities operations.
• From medical equipment to office moves, you'll help keep our facilities running smoothly.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong technical background in maintenance, with the ability to work confidently on diverse systems.
• Is compassionate, discreet, and understands the sensitive nature of our hospice environment.
• Is a reliable team player who is comfortable working with both colleagues and external contractors.
• Thrives on variety and enjoys the challenge of a role where no two days are the same.
• Has a valid driving license
• If you are a qualified Tradesperson, let us know - you may be eligible for a Qualified Tradesperson starting salary

Other Benefits Of Working For The Hospice

• 27 days annual leave on joining, 29 days annual leave after 5 years’ service, 33 days annual leave after 10 years’ service, per year, pro rata
• 8 public holidays per year, pro rata
• Contributory pension scheme 12% Hospice pension contribution (employee contribution 6%)
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Family Friendly Policies
• Training and development opportunities, Individualised induction, supervision and Personal Development Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme, cycle and car parking
• Access to Blue Light Card membership providing Discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets, retail and restaurants
• Subsidised staff meals
• Living Wage employer and Investors in People Gold Accreditation employer
• Staff wellbeing support, including access to wellbeing resources and complementary therapy opportunities
• Work in our state-of the-art hospice building, with landscaped gardens and amazing views of the Firth of Forth

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a dynamic team?

We'd love to hear from you!

Redefining Hospice Care

St Columba’s exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check

This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Right to work

Please note that St Columba's Hospice Care does not hold a licence to sponsor visas and is therefore unable to support visa applications. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Scottish Charity No SC003634