Maintenance Assistant
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £24,900 - £27,592 per annum Mon - Fri (there will also be a requirement to help provide occasional out of hours emergency cover for Charlton Farm, which will be paid)Join our team for a rewarding career – 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.?
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced tradesperson who will work as part of a small, friendly maintenance team at Charlton Farm, near Bristol. The successful candidate will help take responsibility for the effective and safe maintenance of Charlton Farm.
About you:
You will have experience in basic plumbing, building decorating skills along with a good understanding of Health and Safety and ideally qualified in a particular trade. You will also have a positive, proactive and energetic approach, with effective organisational and communication skills.A full UK driving licence is essential.
About Us:
An established and successful charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) provides hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We have an exciting opportunity for friendly and enthusiastic person who is motivated to join us on a permanent basis to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support.
What we offer:
Benefits of working at CHSW also include:
- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date. You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short application form.
Please visit our website to find our more, or to set up an informal chat about the role - we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 21 January 2025
Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible.
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Charity Registration Number 1003314.
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities.These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.
You may also have experience in the following: Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Co-ordinator, Facilities Manager, FM Services, Facilities Management, Building Services, Office Manager, Hard Services, Soft Services, etc DIY, handyman, Maintenance.etc
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