Facilities Assistant - Mountbatten

Job Posted: 11 July 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £24,285 per annum
• Industries: Maintenance

OVERVIEW OF ROLE  

The purpose of this role is to support with general facilities services and support with the responsive collection and delivery of equipment to patient’s homes.

The post holder will undertake hands on the duties and responsibilities of the Facilities Assistant, maintaining Mountbatten’s premises in the provision of comprehensive maintenance, repair and minor works service, when required.

KEY TASKS

Facilities:

To carry out small building works, refurbishments, and maintenance such as joinery, painting, and general repairs

Perform proactive planned preventative maintenance of plant, systems and building fabric related to the hospices requirements and activities

Perform safety checks on Hospice equipment and enter data in the appropriate logbook (e.g. portable appliance testing subject to qualifications) 

Assist with fire alarm checks and respond on activation of the fire alarm to assist the Fire Marshall (training will be provided)

Carry out regular security checks on all external doors and windows during normal working hours

Assist with the disposal of waste, including clinical waste (training provided)

Maintain levels of oxygen cylinders and assist with deliveries, storage and replacement.

Assist with room set-up for meetings or training courses, including furniture and equipment relocation, as directed by the Facilities Manager

Carry out general estates housekeeping duties, including all high-level cleaning, unblocking drains, lighting, lamp cleaning, etc.

Grounds and garden maintenance, including cleaning paths, decking, guttering, fencing and hedge rows, etc.

Snow, ice clearance and gritting as required

Identify any potential problems and bring unresolved matters to the attention of the Facilities Manager

Community Equipment:

Assist in the Co-ordination and maintaining the ‘Just in Time’ sub store based at Mountbatten Isle of Wight (24/7 facility), monitoring stock levels and assisting in the collecting of equipment to top up from the Isle of Wight Community Equipment Store regularly

Assist in deliveries and collections of equipment to patient’s home

Assist in assembling equipment in the patient’s homes safely and move furniture where appropriate to enable adequate space for the equipment

Assist in developing good working relationships with the IW Community Equipment service

To carry out any tasks requested by the Facilities Manager commensurate with the role

*Please refer to the attached Job Description, which includes the Person Specification, for the full responsibilities of this rewarding role*

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD 30TH JULY - TO INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE HOSPICE