Maintenance/Stores Person - 20 hours FTC

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Maintenance Person who enjoys carrying out repairs, decorating and maintenance tests?

We're looking for a Maintenance/Store Person to join the team in our Bournemouth Unit.

You will carry out general routine maintenance duties within the unit to agreed levels and standards.

This is a role working 20 hours per week on a temporary 12 month fixed term contract. Salary is £10.57 to £11.02 per hour.

Main duties of the job

About you:

You will have experience of working within a general maintenance role and knowledge of procedures with regard to the correct use of equipment. Youll have practical decorating and maintenance techniques, and will be able to apply these to the workplace.

We are also looking for:

  • Ability to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated
  • Manual Handling experience
  • Ability to work in a friendly and professional manner
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate in a courteous manner with all colleagues and clients.

Please note this role does involve heavy lifting of packages/items that are 10-25kg in weight.

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19,792 to £20,636 a year pro-rata for part time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-DEA-MSP-20FTC

Job locations

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

  • To replace light bulbs, and carryout other minor maintenance repairs in relation to plumbing and woodwork and any painting and decorating as directed.
  • Carry out routine maintenance tests to maintain equipment and undertaking portable electrical applicance testing when necessary
  • Regular removal and cleaning of all shower heads, and checking and cleaning outside drains and cold water storage tanks.
  • Regularly check fuel supplies and alert the clinic Manager when to re-order.
  • Carry out fire alarm and emergency lighting testing and ensure that all corridors and exits are not obstructed but kept clear at all times.
  • Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques when lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing items.
  • To monitor stock levels, implement stock control procedures and advise the clinic Manager when it is necessary to re-order stock.

Further Information:

This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 20 hours per week.

Working pattern:

  • Tuesday - 12:00 to 17:00
  • Wednesday - 12:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday - 09:00 to 14:00
  • Friday - 08:00 to 13:00

Location: 23-25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LS

The job description and terms of employment can be found on the right hand side of advert under additional documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

  • To replace light bulbs, and carryout other minor maintenance repairs in relation to plumbing and woodwork and any painting and decorating as directed.
  • Carry out routine maintenance tests to maintain equipment and undertaking portable electrical applicance testing when necessary
  • Regular removal and cleaning of all shower heads, and checking and cleaning outside drains and cold water storage tanks.
  • Regularly check fuel supplies and alert the clinic Manager when to re-order.
  • Carry out fire alarm and emergency lighting testing and ensure that all corridors and exits are not obstructed but kept clear at all times.
  • Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques when lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing items.
  • To monitor stock levels, implement stock control procedures and advise the clinic Manager when it is necessary to re-order stock.

Further Information:

This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 20 hours per week.

Working pattern:

  • Tuesday - 12:00 to 17:00
  • Wednesday - 12:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday - 09:00 to 14:00
  • Friday - 08:00 to 13:00

Location: 23-25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LS

The job description and terms of employment can be found on the right hand side of advert under additional documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Manual handling techniques
  • Basic maintenance knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate and numerate

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you aware this role is for 20 hours per week over Tuesday-Friday?
  • This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information to support your application?
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Manual handling techniques
  • Basic maintenance knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate and numerate

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you aware this role is for 20 hours per week over Tuesday-Friday?
  • This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information to support your application?

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

BPAS Recruitment Team

recruitment@bpas.org

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19,792 to £20,636 a year pro-rata for part time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-DEA-MSP-20FTC

Job locations

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


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