Facilities Maintenance Officer


Company:	Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Salary:	from £27,050 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hertfordshire
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

• Our team strive to ensure that all RGP properties are welcoming, safe and pleasant for all.

• Your role as part of the team will be to carry out tasks related to security, small repairs, preventative maintenance and building management.

• They will include statutory periodic checks and assisting specialists to carry out servicing visits.

• You will be trained to use various systems and methods to communicate to record and report results, findings and issues.

• This role is an integral part of the smooth running of the buildings and requires a good eye for detail.

• Proactively identify maintenance and repair issues across all sites, and record in a job log system.

• Use discretion to carry out minor repairs, making safe and preventing damages. Liaise with nominated contractors for significant repairs after discussion with line manager.

• Build a solid working collaboration with contractors, experts, volunteers and helpers to ensure an effective, comprehensive repair and maintenance service.

• Undertake regular Health and Safety and other compliance checks including testing fire alarms, emergency lighting and water systems. Record the findings, usually electronically and report issues.

Essential requirements

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. • We do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer. • Manual handling and/or heavy lifting. • Full, current valid UK driving licence. • Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes. • Car insurance, including business cover • Disclosure and Barring Services Check: Standard • A good level of IT literacy is required, including confidence in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and other digital systems relevant to the role

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