Job summary
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, working 5 days a week, Monday to Sunday)
Job share applicants are encouraged to apply
Please note St Clare Hospice do not hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, we are therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. In this varied and rewarding role, you will help ensure our Hospice remains a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for the people who rely on us every day.
About the role:
As our Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the Hospice buildings and grounds.
- Support with redecoration, small building projects, and upkeep of facilities.
- Maintain and service equipment, keeping accurate records in line with manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct PAT testing and mandatory health and safety checks in accordance with Hospice and HSE standards.
- Provide occasional maintenance support to our St Clare Hospice shops.
- Assist with occasional out of hours Fundraising events
- Participate in the emergency on call rota for the Hospice premises.
This isa great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role, takes pride in their work, and wants to make a genuine difference in a purpose-led organisation.
If you're practical, organised, and passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To maintain all equipment within the Hospice premises and grounds, including general
building maintenance and repairs, redecoration, and small building projects
Occasional travel to St Clare Hospice shops to carry out general maintenance
Accurate recording of the servicing of hospice equipment in accordance with
manufacturers guidelines
Carrying out mandatory Health & Safety testing as per hospice and HSE guidelines
Emergency On Call for hospice premises on a rota basis
About us
St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of
people affected by a life-limiting illness in West Essex and the borders of eastern
Hertfordshire. Our care helps patients, their families, and carers, to make the most of
every moment together, no matter how long they have left to live. We support them both at
home and in the Hospice.
You will be working as part of the Facilities Team at the hospice that covers the Site
Technicians, Housekeepers, and Catering staff. The Facilities Team is responsible for the
maintenance, cleaning, catering and Health & Safety of this site as well as the Site
Technicians being responsible for minor maintenance at all our retails outlets within Essex
and Hertfordshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The maintenance of all equipment and plant, with the exception of IT, within the
hospice according to the manufacturers specification and Hospice Infection Control
requirements
To carry out general building repairs and redecoration, supervising groups of
volunteers when required on hospice projects
To undertake small building projects, general carpentry, and basic plumbing and
electrical work within the hospice or retail premises
Fire alarm and emergency light testing on a weekly basis, recording results and
informing the Facilities Manager of any defects
Maintenance Technician January 2026
Portable Appliance Testing of all electrical equipment as per hospice and HSE
guidelines
Weekly and monthly equipment and plant checks, in accordance with the maintenance
schedule
Carry out Health & Safety checks where required
Minor internal office moves
Collect and/or drop off medical equipment from servicing contractors
Minor maintenance within hospice shops in Essex and Herts
Evaluating and costing of proposed works for budget holders' decision
To participate in the Emergency on Call rota
Cover for annual leave and sickness
Job description
Job responsibilities
The maintenance of all equipment and plant, with the exception of IT, within the
hospice according to the manufacturers specification and Hospice Infection Control
requirements
To carry out general building repairs and redecoration, supervising groups of
volunteers when required on hospice projects
To undertake small building projects, general carpentry, and basic plumbing and
electrical work within the hospice or retail premises
Fire alarm and emergency light testing on a weekly basis, recording results and
informing the Facilities Manager of any defects
Maintenance Technician January 2026
Portable Appliance Testing of all electrical equipment as per hospice and HSE
guidelines
Weekly and monthly equipment and plant checks, in accordance with the maintenance
schedule
Carry out Health & Safety checks where required
Minor internal office moves
Collect and/or drop off medical equipment from servicing contractors
Minor maintenance within hospice shops in Essex and Herts
Evaluating and costing of proposed works for budget holders' decision
To participate in the Emergency on Call rota
Cover for annual leave and sickness
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- English and Maths to GCSE level 2 or equivalent
- At least two years experience of a range of tasks
Desirable
- Risk Assessment experience and / or of CoSHH assessments
- PAT testing qualification
- Electrical experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to use all types of DIY equipment, e.g. Electric drills,
- grinders, electric & hand saws, disc cutters, sanding
- equipment, routers, gas cylinders, electrical scanners
- Maintenance Technician January 2026
- Able to follow and interpret manuals for equipment and
- machinery
- Safe working regulations. Basic understanding of Health &
- Safety regulations
- Will be required to gain basic skills for PAT Testing of
- electrical equipment
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
- Cover the On Call Emergency Rota
- Cover for colleagues when required
- To assist at out of hours events at the hospice
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and
- understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare
- Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and
- development
- Ability to communicate at all levels with staff, patients, visitors,
- contractors, specialist trades, senior management, and
- Trustees
- Working as part of a team
- Self-motivated
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- English and Maths to GCSE level 2 or equivalent
- At least two years experience of a range of tasks
Desirable
- Risk Assessment experience and / or of CoSHH assessments
- PAT testing qualification
- Electrical experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to use all types of DIY equipment, e.g. Electric drills,
- grinders, electric & hand saws, disc cutters, sanding
- equipment, routers, gas cylinders, electrical scanners
- Maintenance Technician January 2026
- Able to follow and interpret manuals for equipment and
- machinery
- Safe working regulations. Basic understanding of Health &
- Safety regulations
- Will be required to gain basic skills for PAT Testing of
- electrical equipment
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
- Cover the On Call Emergency Rota
- Cover for colleagues when required
- To assist at out of hours events at the hospice
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and
- understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare
- Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and
- development
- Ability to communicate at all levels with staff, patients, visitors,
- contractors, specialist trades, senior management, and
- Trustees
- Working as part of a team
- Self-motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
