Maintenance & Portering Technician

St Lukes Hospice

  • Sheffield
  • £26,786 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual to provide maintenance and portering services, with excellent customer care and communication skills, and the ability to work using your own initiative.Working in a small team, it is essential that you have the ability to be flexible with a willingness to participate in all duties.You will provide a Maintenance and Portering service to the Hospice which includes all of St Luke’s estate. This includes providing support to the clinical teams in the re-location and care of the deceased and undertaking mortuary duties as required.About Us:St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through the provision of high-quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times of their lives.At St. Luke’s, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families. We believe in compassion, dignity, inspiration, and innovation, and we're committed to making a positive impact in our community.Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and maintain all plant and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation related to fire safety, health, and safety, among others.
  • Contribute to our maintenance on-call rota, providing support round-the-clock.
  • Assist in sourcing and supplying equipment and machinery as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Facilities Manager to improve resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide support for internal and external functions and events.
  • Ensure timely completion of portering and mortuary duties, supporting clinical teams as required.
  • Monitor building security and maintain records in accordance with legal requirements.
General Requirements:
  • Adherence to health and safety regulations and St Luke's policies.
  • Participation in quality courses and training for skill enhancement.
  • Collaboration with colleagues in a respectful and friendly manner.
  • Commitment to confidentiality regarding patient information.
  • Support for St Luke's sustainability strategy and environmental standards.
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Abi Metcalfe atLocationSheffieldSalary£26,786 per annumType of ContractFull TimeHoursPermanent 37.5 hours (5 out of 7 days, Monday-Sunday rota)BenefitsClosing Date21-05-2024How to ApplyPlease email a CV and covering letter (outlining your most current experience and your reasons for applying for the post). All applications should be emailed to recruitment@hospicesheffield.co.uk. Alternatively you can post your CV to: Human Resources Department St Luke's Hospice Little Common Lane Sheffield S11 9NE To find out more about any listed job vacancy, please email recruitment@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call our HR team on 0114 235 7544. Please Note: we do reserve the right to close any vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible All posts at St Luke's are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Web Link

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