Maintenance Operative

Cygnet Group; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team at the Alfreton sites. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and involves maintaining a safe, healthy environment for residents across multiple sites.

You’ll perform a range of maintenance tasks, travel between sites, and be on call for emergency repairs. DBS checks are required and training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating indoors and outdoors.
• Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and record maintenance details accurately.
• IT literate; proficient with emails, Word and Excel.
• Skilled in DIY and general maintenance.
• Level 2 Diploma in general maintenance preferred.
• Friendly, conscientious team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service.
• Maintain records and use facilities management portal to coordinate work.
• Book and chaperone contractors when on site.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work.
• Maintain plant and services in working order.
• Travel to other sites and be on call for emergency repairs.
• Check fire alarm points weekly and ensure exits and emergency lights are functioning.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Driving licence

Communication

IT literacy

DIY & maintenance

Education

Level 2 Diploma in General Maintenance

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a skilled MaintenanceOperativewith a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be workingfull time, 40 hours per week across Cygnet Storthfield House, and Cygnet Syamores, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Storthfield House is a 22 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men in Normanton, Derbyshire. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

15 The Sycamores is a three bed community rehabilitation (level 1) residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire, for men that have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at rehabilitation and recovery hospitals.

4, 5, 7 The Sycamores is a residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire. This homely service supports six men with learning disabilities, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Maintain records and use facilities management portal to coordinate work
• Book and chaperone contractors when working on site
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £13.15 Per Hour increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 Months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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
• IT literate - able to use emails, word, excel and learn specialist programmes
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in a field relating to general maintenance
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Maintenance Operative

Company: Cygnet Salary: £13.15 to £13.15 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Alfreton, DE55 3AA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 8 Dec 2026

Summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a skilled MaintenanceOperativewith a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be workingfull time, 40 hours per week across Cygnet Storthfield House, and Cygnet Syamores, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Storthfield House is a 22 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men in Normanton, Derbyshire. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

15 The Sycamores is a three bed community rehabilitation (level 1) residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire, for men that have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at rehabilitation and recovery hospitals.

4, 5, 7 The Sycamores is a residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire. This homely service supports six men with learning disabilities, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Your day-to-day...

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Maintain records and use facilities management portal to coordinate work
• Book and chaperone contractors when working on site
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• Maintain plant & services 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £13.15 Per Hour increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 Months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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
• IT literate - able to use emails, word, excel and learn specialist programmes
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in a field relating to general maintenance
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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