Facilities Supervisor - Prospect Hospice : Job Details

Facilities SupervisorSwindon, Wiltshire (with travel to sites)About UsSince 1980, Prospect Hospice has provided a dedicated end-of-life care service for people living in Swindon, Marlborough, and north-east Wiltshire. We bring care, comfort, and confidence around the clock, every day of the year.Our aim is to provide excellent, personalised, and compassionate care for everyone in our community who is affected by a life-limiting illness. We work in close partnership with other organisations - specifically with local health and social care professionals - as well as local people. Working within our community allows us to lead, provide, and influence care so that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness has access to the best possible support when and wherever they need it.We are now looking for a Facilities Supervisor to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.The Benefits- Salary of £33,230 - £36,609 per annum- 27 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with service)- Membership of the NHS pension scheme (available for existing members)- Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff- A commitment to supporting your professional development- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team- Supportive induction, training, and development- Free parkingThis is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and skilled property maintenance professional with a background in the charity, not-for-profit, health or commercial sector to join our compassionate and highly regarded organisation.You’ll take on a critical role ensuring an environment that supports high-quality end-of-life care and leaves a lasting impression on everyone we serve.So, if you’re looking for the chance to truly impact our mission to deliver exceptional care, then apply today.The RoleAs a Facilities Supervisor, you will lead the delivery of property maintenance services at all our sites.Ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment, you will manage internal and external facilities work across hospice sites, shops and the distribution centre.You will oversee planned and preventative maintenance, manage external contractor performance and co-ordinate facilities staff and volunteers to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes.Additionally, you will:- Conduct regular inspections- Support refurbishment projects- Support event logistics, including equipment setup and on-site assistance- Perform maintenance tasks, conduct fire tests and implement CQC audit actions- Ensure compliance with health and safety policiesPlease note, this role requires flexibility, including occasional work during evenings and weekends, as well as being on call to meet urgent facilities’ needs.About YouTo be considered as a Facilities Supervisor, you will need:- Practical experience of property maintenance within a charity, not for profit, health or commercial organisation- Experience of successful outcomes delivering maintenance tasks to time and specification- A practical understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and framework of subsequent regulations and orders- Evidence of a wide range of handyperson skills- An awareness of the requirements of the approved Building Regulations- A full, valid driving licenceThis 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.The closing date for this role is 11th December 2024.Other organisations may call this role Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, Building Supervisor, Building Maintenance Supervisor, or Property Maintenance Supervisor.Webrecruit and Prospect Hospice are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re looking for a rewarding role as a Facilities Supervisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.