St Clare Hospice

Maintenance Technician

The closing date is 25 February 2026

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Job summary

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,764 to £27,432 a year depending on experience & inclusive of 5% HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

NTX1175418

Job locations

St Clare Hospice

Hastingwood Wood

Hastingwood

Essex

CM17 9JX


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

Qualifications

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
Person Specification

Qualifications

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St Clare Hospice

Address

St Clare Hospice

Hastingwood Wood

Hastingwood

Essex

CM17 9JX


Employer's website

https://stclarehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Clare Hospice

Address

St Clare Hospice

Hastingwood Wood

Hastingwood

Essex

CM17 9JX


Employer's website

https://stclarehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Building Maintenance Manager

Christopher Grosvenor

01279773767

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,764 to £27,432 a year depending on experience & inclusive of 5% HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

NTX1175418

Job locations

St Clare Hospice

Hastingwood Wood

Hastingwood

Essex

CM17 9JX


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