Hours:               22.5 hours / week (part-time)

Shift pattern:    Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 08.00-16.00  with On Call 1 week in 3       

Salary:              £24,647 - £26,763 per annum (pro-rata)

Holiday:            35 days per annum (including public holidays) (pro-rata)

Sponsorship:   Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date:   1st June 2025

Interview date:  4th June 2025

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Maintenance Assistant

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, you can expect your working day to include the following:

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• undertake maintenance tasks across buildings, grounds and equipment.
• to complete tasks identified as part of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
• to undertake routine inspection and maintenance of Retail premises (15 shops, warehouse, Café and Railway)
• We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Maintenance Assistant you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Good working knowledge of statutory and mandatory guidance, e.g. health & safety legislation, technical standards etc, normally gained through experience.
• Full UK Driving License
• Team working skills as well as lone working
• Effective communication skills
• Effective organisational skills

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
• Access to a wide range of health benefits and services via HSF flexible schemes which can reimburse you up to 100% for a wide range of health care costs.
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension with addition contribution matching and Death in Service Benefit
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
• Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is subject to a PVG check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Sue McKelvie, Facilities Co-ordinator on 01463 243132 or s.mckelvie@highlandhospice.org.uk 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@highlandhospice.org.uk