You will work closely with our Estates and Facilities manager to ensure that our premises and grounds (within the Hospice and our retail outlets) are fit for purpose. Alongside the Estates and Facilities manager, you will ensure health and safety is embedded in our daily activities, and that we are compliant with legislation.
Working with an established team of volunteer gardeners, you will help to ensure that our grounds and facilities offer an excellent therapeutic environment for people with life-limiting illnesses and their visitors to receive services.
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who is:-
Skilled and experienced in the use of a range of tools and machinery
Experienced in joinery, electrics, plumbing, painting and decorating
Experienced in grounds and gardening maintenance
Experienced in working with contractors
Flexible and approachable, and can demonstrate a commitment to our values.
We are situated on the outskirts of Durham in beautiful surroundings. We are committed to our staff and making St Cuthbert’s Hospice a great place to work. We offer flexible working, competitive salary, workplace pension, 33 days of paid annual leave, free on-site parking and an EAP for employees and family. We are highly regarded for our quality of care and were the first Adult Hospice in the UK to be graded ‘outstanding’ by CQC.
For an initial discussion about this post, please contact –Judith.weston@stcuthbertshospice.com or ring 0191 3746174.
