Maintenance Operative

Cygnet Storthfield House; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Enhanced maternity pay

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Storthfield House is recruiting a Maintenance Operative to help keep our 22-bed inpatient service and nearby sites safe and well-maintained.

You will perform a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work, while ensuring records are kept up to date and contractors are managed on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting, plumbing, joinery and general building work.
• Ability to maintain records and use facilities management portal.
• Willingness to travel to other sites and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service.
• Maintain records and coordinate work via facilities management portal.
• Book and chaperone contractors when on site.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Record keeping

Driving licence

IT literacy

DIY

Team player

Communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Overview Cygnet Storthfield House, DE55 3AA Full Time 13.15 GBP Hourly 4 December 2026 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain plant & services in working order
• 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,
• 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

Requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• £13.15 Per Hour increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 Months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving, Group Pension

We'll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

Discounted Gym Membership Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents - your nearest gym in the scheme won't be far away!

Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

Employee Referral Scheme Do you know other people who would be well suited to working at Cygnet in a Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Care & Support Worker role? Recommend them for potential cash rewards!

About Cygnet

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? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

Cygnet have been amazing with the supervision and support from my manager. They helped me identify my skill set to work on my strengths and weaknesses. Cygnet recognised my study achievements at the Staff Achievement Awards where I was a finalist for learner of the year At Cygnet I have been able to develop and grow while learning new skills, Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.