Maintenance Operative

Cygnet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood in Nottinghamshire is hiring a Maintenance Operative to help provide a safe and healthy environment for people in our care. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site at the Sherwood hospital.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team and perform a broad set of maintenance tasks, including painting, joinery, plumbing and general building work, while ensuring records are accurate and up to date. You may travel to other sites and be on call for emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced in painting and decorating in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record maintenance information.
• IT literate.
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance.
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance.
• Friendly, conscientious and a good team member.

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 & vehicles 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.

Skills

Painting & decorating

IT literacy

Communication skills

General maintenance

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance

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, at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottinghamshire. The service features three wards, including a 12 bed PICU ward and two 16 bed acute wards.

Cygnet Hospital Sherwood has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Your day-to-day…

• 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 & vehicles 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

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

You are…

• 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
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

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

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.