Maintenance Operative

NHS Jobs; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Free meals

NHS Discount

Blue Light Card

Free Parking

Employee referral

Job summary

NHS Jobs at Broughton House seeks a Maintenance Assistant to perform day-to-day upkeep, ensuring a safe, well-functioning home for adults with complex needs.

You will work 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, carrying out basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and general maintenance. A full driving licence and access to a car are preferred to support roles across the site.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required but a general background in maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, painting, general building work) is expected.
• Full driving licence and own car are preferred.
• A working knowledge of health and safety requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds.
• Keep records of call-outs and routine checks as directed.
• Perform basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building tasks and ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

General maintenance

Driver's license

Education

City & Guilds in Carpentry or Plumbing (preferred)

Job description

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 Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others. You'll be working full time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and must be a car driver.

Why Cygnet?

• £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months
• Paid holiday
• Free meals
• Strong career progression opportunities
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Free Parking
• Employee referral scheme

Your Day-to-Day Undertake

day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed. Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained. Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards Check the fire alarm points wee kly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights Test and record all portable appliances as specified in Group procedures

We are looking for people who have Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role Previous experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work. Full driving license and own car Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing. A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices. A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage

What next?

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