Job Description
We are seeking full-time Maintenance Assistants to join our facilities team at Marie Curie Hospice.Location: Liverpool HospiceContract: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata), plus a whole range of Marie Curie Employee BenefitsAs a Maintenance Assistant at Marie Curie, you’ll help keep our hospice safe, well‑maintained and welcoming for patients, families, staff and volunteers. Working as part of the Facilities team, you’ll support the Maintenance Supervisor with day‑to‑day repairs, routine checks, and planned maintenance across the building, equipment and grounds.You’ll respond to maintenance issues, carry out basic repairs, support external contractors, and ensure health and safety standards are met. The role also includes portering duties such as moving equipment, preparing rooms, supporting events, transporting items between sites and assisting with vehicle checks.This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same. If you’re practical, organised, good with people and enjoy solving problems to keep things running smoothly, this could be a great fit for you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for: Recent and relevant experience or level 2 City & Guilds qualificationRecent experience of working in a similar roleAn appreciation of technological advances in building management and maintenance systemsAn appreciation of COSHH regulationsAn understanding of the basic Health & SafetyAbility to foster good teamworkAbility to prioritise work effectively and efficientlyFlexible and creative approach to problem solvingUK Driving License and a vehicle with business insurance
Additional Information
What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eye care costsEntitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance – for all employees To view the job description, please click here.To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 27th January 2026For more information or an informal chat please contact Hayley Hawkins on Hayley.Hawkins@mariecurie.org.ukMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
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