Maintenance Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a confident Maintenance Operative to join our sites at Storthfield House and related services in Normanton, Derbyshire. You will provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service, ensuring a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for our service users.

You'll work 40 hours per week, travel between sites as needed, be on call for emergencies, and use our facilities management portal to record tasks, schedule contractors and keep accurate maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Experienced in painting and decorating in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record maintenance information accurately.
• IT literate with emails, Word and Excel; learn specialist programmes.
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance; friendly and cooperative.
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma in general maintenance.

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 task ranges including basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work.
• Check fire alarm points weekly and ensure safety compliance.
• Travel to other sites and be on call for emergencies outside normal hours.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Team player

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Diploma in maintenance

Tools

Facilities management portal

Job description

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Storthfield House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 Maintenance Operative with a passion for making a difference to others.

You'll be working full 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? Well 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.

Cygnet has 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?

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.