Job Description

Are you experienced in property, electrical, engineering, or grounds maintenance? Do you have knowledge of or an interest in pool maintenance? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!


Here at Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.


We are now looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated and skilled Estates & Facilities Team. This is a varied, hands-on role that is vital in ensuring our hospice and grounds are safe, welcoming, and maintained to the highest standard.

Location:

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS

Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with flexibility required on a rota basis to respond to emergencies.

About the role

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Carrying out routine and reactive maintenance and inspection tasks across the hospice site. Providing a proactive and professional general maintenance service, including within buildings, the hospice grounds, and surrounding areas, using our maintenance system Fiix. Working collaboratively with the team to identify and resolve any maintenance or facilities-related issues. Providing an out-of-hours emergency response as part of a shared rota. Supervising and supporting contractors, volunteers, and grounds maintenance staff when on site. Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and Rainbows' standards.

Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the .

Essential Requirements

Competency in general maintenance and repair, including property, plant, electrical, engineering, plumbing, or grounds maintenance. A valid full driving licence. Knowledge of safe working practices and relevant regulations. A methodical and highly organised approach to workload and scheduling. Experience of managing or working alongside contractors. The ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.

Desirable Requirements

A Pool Plant Operative Qualification or experience in pool maintenance. Experience of supervising staff or volunteers. An interest in or willingness to complete a PAT testing qualification. Basic painting and decorating skills.

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Our Benefits include:

Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice Free access to an employee assistance programme Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Estates & Facilities, at hannah.williams@rainbows.co.uk


To apply for the role please click 'apply now' to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.