Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Stcolumbashospice; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff meals

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

St Columba’s Hospice is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to help us maintain a peaceful, supportive environment for patients and families. The role covers upkeep of Hospice estates, ensuring environmental, accommodation and service standards align with safety and budget guidelines.

You will join a small team maintaining buildings, equipment and systems, working 37.5 hours per week on a 5 over 7 rota, with competitive Band 3/4 starting salaries and progression after one year.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in maintenance and the ability to work on diverse systems.
• Compassionate, discreet and understands the sensitive hospice environment.
• Reliable team player who is comfortable working with external contractors.
• Valid driving license.
• Qualified tradesperson may be eligible for a higher starting salary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical maintenance

Driving license

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Qualified Tradesperson 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 on 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 on 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 Care

Do 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

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

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!