Maintenance Operative

Cygnet (DH) Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Willow House, a specialist residential service providing nursing for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges.

You will work 40 hours per week carrying out maintenance and repair tasks, joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work, while maintaining equipment and reporting hazards. A full driving licence and strong teamwork are essential; enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar role or self-employed in recent years.
• 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 experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry.
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles.
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.

Skills

DIY & general maintenance

Interpersonal communication

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

General hand tools

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.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at Willow House.Willow House is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.You’ll be working 40 hours a week in a residential nursing service with service users with learning disabilities , autism and mental health challenges.Your Day-to-Day...Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair serviceCarry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building workMaintain equipment, services & vehiclesComply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazardsCheck the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.You are...Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent yearsWilling to travel & hold a full valid driving licenceAble to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance informationSkilled at DIY & general maintenancePreferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industryFriendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Strong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportEmployee referral schemePension scheme“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply