Maintenance Operative

CYGNET; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Operative to provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across our site. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with travel to other sites and occasional out-of-hours emergency work.

You should be experienced in DIY and general maintenance, with skills in basic joinery, plumbing, painting, and building work. A full driving licence and good communication at all levels are essential. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar role or self-employed in recent years.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record detailed maintenance information.
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.

Skills

DIY

General maintenance

Electrical experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

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 Maintenance Operative with a passion for making a difference to others.You’ll be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our careCygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.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 hazardsTravel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hoursCheck 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…£13.15 Per HourStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportEmployee referral schemePension schemeCycle 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