Maintenance Apprentice

Introduction

2-year apprenticeship with 1 day a week at South Devon College

37.5 Hours per week

£7.55 per hour 

At Rowcroft Hospice, our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon. Working as part of a small Estates team, this role will deliver this vision by participating in the maintenance of the fabric and structure of all the Hospice buildings (including our retail outlets), as well as contributing to various on-going grounds maintenance work. 

What you’ll bring 

We are seeking a maintenance apprentice who is a strong team player and communicator, able to build positive working relationships, and demonstrates a proactive, can-do attitude.  The ideal candidate will have good problem solving and customer service skills and be eager to learn, develop new skills and grown within the role.  

Candidates will need to have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4 and above and a clean UK driving licence.   

What’s in it for you?  

Working in a varied active role, where no two days are ever the same, the successful candidate will be receiving full training and support from our skilled maintenance team and will attend South Devon College one day a week to complete a Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship (Level 2) over two years.

Working at Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. 

Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the employee benefits on offer. 

For more Information

Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Jon Hill, Finance and Commercial Director, via email at Jonathan.hill@rowcrofthospice.org.uk 

Closing date:    11:59 pm Wednesday 3 September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed