Maintenance Supervisor - Edinburgh Hospice

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. 

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.  

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:  

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support  

• Delivering more practical information and support  

• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience   

Job Description

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating safe, high-quality environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you. 

At Marie Curie, our hospices provide expert care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families. As our Maintenance Supervisor at Edinburgh Hospice, you will play a vital role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and fully operational for patients, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues. 

What you will be doing:  

Leading a dedicated maintenance team, you will oversee the effective maintenance of our buildings, grounds, equipment, and essential systems, ensuring that everything is maintained to the highest standards. You'll use your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to manage both planned and reactive maintenance activities, support compliance with health and safety requirements, and help deliver an excellent facilities service across the site. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your maintenance expertise with meaningful work. Every day, your contribution will help create a comfortable, safe, and caring environment for those who need it most. 

What we’re looking for:   

• Proven experience in team leadership, contractor management, and budget oversight within a maintenance or facilities environment. 
• A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to at least HNC or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent. 
• IOSH accreditation (essential). 
• Experience managing and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS) and carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). 
• A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, including fire safety management, compliance monitoring, and legionella control. 
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. 
• Experience within a healthcare, hospice, or care environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential. 

Please see the full job description click here:  

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?  

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 £34,544 to £43,039 per annum  

Contract:   Permanent 37.5 hours per week  

Based: Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh, Frogston Road West EH10 7DR 

Benefits You’ll Love 

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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 eyecare cost  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card     
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme     
• 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops 
• Life assurance – for all employees 

Application Process 

• Close date for applications: 4th October 2026 midnight  
• Interview Dates: W/C 12th October 2026  
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV.   Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.   

 

**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. ** 

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.