Maintenance Operative

CYGNET; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Free meals

Free Parking

NHS Discount and Blue Light Card

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for Broughton House, a 29-bed specialist residential service in the UK. You will perform day-to-day maintenance on the fabric, services and grounds to keep the home safe and functional.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with duties including basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work. A full driving licence and enhanced DBS check are required, and you will record call-outs and routine checks to maintain

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications needed, but a general background in maintenance such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and decorating.
• Must have a full driving licence and own car.
• Prefer City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order and record call-outs and routine checks.
• Carry out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits and emergency lights; test portable appliances as required.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained and report faults or hazards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

General maintenance

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds in Carpentry

City & Guilds in Plumbing

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 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, it's 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.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.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 workEnsure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazardsCheck the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lightsTest and record all portable appliances as specified in Group proceduresWe are looking for people who have…Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors rolePrevious experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.Full driving license and own carPreferably 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 advantageWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 monthsPaid holidayFree mealsStrong career progression opportunitiesNHS Discount and the Blue Light CardFree ParkingEmployee referral schemeSuccessful 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