Maintenance Assistant - Build Safe Homes, Make a Difference

Cygnet Group; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Free meals

NHS Discount and Blue Light Card

Free Parking

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform day-to-day maintenance across a care home environment. You will handle joinery, plumbing, painting and other general building tasks to keep the home safe and well maintained.

The role requires a broad maintenance background, a full driving licence, and a commitment to health and safety. DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating.
• Full driving license and access to own car.
• City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry or Plumbing preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.
• Comply with safe working practices and report hazards.
• Check fire alarm points weekly and test/record portable appliances as per procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Driving

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Basic wiring

Health and safety

Education

City & Guilds in Carpentry or Plumbing

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform day-to-day maintenance across a care home environment. You will handle joinery, plumbing, painting and other general building tasks to keep the home safe and well maintained.

The role requires a broad maintenance background, a full driving licence, and a commitment to health and safety. DBS check will be required for successful applicants.