Maintenance Assistant
Location
Barnstaple, Devon
Job Type
Full-time
Category
management
Posted
May 28, 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week (working within core hours between 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £26,416 – £29,273 per annum
Join our team and make a real difference
98% of staff say they are proud to work for Children’s Hospice South West.
We are looking for a practical, proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team at Little Bridge House. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-functioning environment for children and babies with life-limiting conditions and their families.
What you’ll be doing
Working as part of a small on-site maintenance team, you will:
• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the hospice, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and basic electrical work
• Support the planned preventative maintenance programme, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with the upkeep of buildings, equipment, utilities, vehicles ...
Salary: £26,416 – £29,273 per annum
Join our team and make a real difference
98% of staff say they are proud to work for Children’s Hospice South West.
We are looking for a practical, proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team at Little Bridge House. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-functioning environment for children and babies with life-limiting conditions and their families.
What you’ll be doing
Working as part of a small on-site maintenance team, you will:
• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the hospice, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and basic electrical work
• Support the planned preventative maintenance programme, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with the upkeep of buildings, equipment, utilities, vehicles ...