Job Purpose/Summary
To provide effective maintenance and upkeep to the six Foyle Hospice Retail Outlets and ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation in all of these premises. To be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and servicing of the Retail Outlet vehicles is undertaken. To collect and deliver goods to and from the Hospice, the Retail Outlets, members of the public and other agencies as directed.
Health and Safety Duties & Responsibilities
· Assist in ensuring a high standard of maintenance is provided to the five Foyle Hospice Retail Outlets, their fixtures, fittings and equipment at all times.
· Carry out minor electrical, plumbing and building maintenance repairs. For example; chance light bulbs, replace tap washers, unblock sinks etc.
· Carry out painting and decorating as required.
· Undertake risk assessments as required.
· Carry out Legionnella checks including taking water temperatures, flushing unused outlets and recording results etc.
· Be the nominated person for Fire Safety arrangements in all six Retail Outlets.
· Ensure all recommendations from the Annual Fire Risk Assessment are implemented within the relevant time frames.
· Ensure all Fire Safety records are up to date and available at each retail outlet
· Ensure all retail outlet staff and volunteers undergo annual Fire Training and Fire Drill.
· Undertake weekly Fire Alarm tests across the Retail Outlets.
· Undertake and record regular housekeeping checks to maintain good standards throughout the retail outlets.
· Ensure all maintenance checks and servicing of equipment is up to date and recorded.
Driving and Vehicle Maintenance Duties
· Ensure that all requests for collection and delivery are approached with care, efficiency and co-operation.
· Collect donated goods, including items of furniture, from members of the public's homes and deliver to various Retail locations following the Hospice procedures.
· Deliver purchased goods, including items of furniture, to the homes of members of the public following Hospice procedures.
· Move goods between the various retail outlets as required.
· Collect and dispose of rubbish from the Retail Outlets in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
· Assist with management of clothing banks.
· Ensure all shop vehicles are maintained and serviced and ensure vehicles have up to date MOT certificates.
· Make sure that vehicle checks are preformed daily before and after use and to report any issues.
· Be responsible for ensuring the van is refuelled, clean and tidy for use.
· Report any incidents, accidents, or near incidents to the Area Retail Manager as soon as possible, following the correct guidelines.
· Undertake house clearances as directed by the Area Shops Manager.
General Responsibilities
· Attend meetings on a regular basis with Line Manager.
· Attend monthly fundraising team meetings.
· Attend training courses as and when required at the request of the Area Shop Manager.
· Undertake any other tasks of an equal nature reasonably required by the Area Shop Manager.
This Job Description is not exhaustive. It is a guide and may be amended to meet the changing needs and/or requirements of the organisation at any time subject to discussion with the post holder.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,071.00 per year
Work Location: In person