Maintenance Operative

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Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative to join our team at The Old Vicarage. In this important role, you'll help ensure our hospital remains safe, secure and well maintained, creating the best possible environment for the people in our care, our colleagues and visitors.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a practical and proactive individual who takes pride in their work. From carrying out repairs and routine maintenance to helping maintain a high-quality healthcare environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital and contributing to positive patient experiences.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only, you'll enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working.

Choose from either an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm shift pattern, providing consistency and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

The Old Vicarage:

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

We encourage and enable individuals we support to lead a full and happy life, working with them to discover their strengths, abilities, and preferences so that their care can be as person-centred as possible.

Why join Cygnet? 

• Salary: £14.31 per hour 
• Full-time hours 
• Strong career progression opportunities 
• Expert supervision and support 
• Employee referral scheme 
• Pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee discount savings 

Your day-to-day... 

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work 
• Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order 
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards 
• Travel to other sites & on-occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

You are... 

• Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments 
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information 
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance 
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

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