Facilities Maintenance and Health and Safety Worker

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance and Health and Safety Worker

Location: Bournemouth

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (including bank holidays)

Salary: £26,436.84 per annum

Final date to receive applications: 14/08/2026

YMCA Bournemouth is part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community.

Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance and Health and Safety Worker to join our team and contribute to the maintenance and repair of the buildings and fabric of the Association’s premises.

As part of this role, you will work within the Housing department, ensuring repairs, decoration, and maintenance are carried out to a high standard. You will also take shared responsibility for health and safety compliance across our housing sites.

• Assisting with painting, decorating, and general repairs of a non-specialist nature to the interior and exterior of YMCA Bournemouth’s housing stock as required. (There is no requirement to undertake electrical maintenance work, which will be carried out by the Building Services team or external contractors.)
• Carrying out daily health and safety checks of Delta Flats and the hostel, completing the health and safety checklist and emailing it to the relevant managers.
• Meeting weekly with the Health and Safety Manager and/or Head of Estates to review any health and safety concerns and ensure actions are followed through to keep YMCA premises and people safe.
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Carrying out periodic inspections, including smoke and heat detectors, fire doors, and fire extinguishers, as required or directed by the Head of Estates and Compliance and/or the Housing Lead.

You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.

• Physical fitness and the ability to perform demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
• A self‑motivated and flexible approach to work.

• Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Empathetic and understanding towards our residents.
• Positive and approachable.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Enthusiastic and proactive.

• General maintenance experience, including painting, plumbing, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge and experience of working within health and safety compliance.
• A recognised trade qualification at a basic level would be an advantage.

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits including a competitive employer pension contribution, access to an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card eligibility, and savings across YMCA Bournemouth facilities and services. Additional benefits include discounts on holiday clubs, swimming lessons, children’s activities, café purchases, room hire, wellbeing services and accommodation stays. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change.

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeg…