Maintenance Operative

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join Willow House, a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will perform a range of maintenance tasks across a residential care setting, including joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work, while ensuring safety and compliance. A full driving licence and the ability to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles.
• Report faults and hazards and comply with safe working practices.
• Check fire alarm points weekly and ensure fire exits and emergency lights are operational.

Skills

DIY & general maintenance

Clear communication

Team player

Driving licence

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical basics

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 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.

You are...

• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity 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.

Why Cygnet?

We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving Please 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.

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