Maintenance Operative

CYGNET; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we are seeking a confident Maintenance Operative to perform day-to-day maintenance tasks across our 26-bed facility, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for residents with complex needs. You will carry out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work, maintain equipment and vehicles, follow safety procedures, report hazards, and be on-call for emergency repairs as required.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role or self-employed in recent years.
• Willing to travel and hold a valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record maintenance information accurately.
• Capable of DIY and general maintenance tasks.
• Friendly, conscientious and a positive team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the site.
• Carry out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services and vehicles on site.
• Adhere to safe working practices and report faults or hazards.
• Travel to other sites and be on call for emergency repairs as required.
• Check fire alarm points weekly, including exits and emergency lighting.

Skills

DIY & general maintenance

Team player

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Willing to travel

Tools

Basic joinery tools

Plumbing tools

Painting tools

Electrical knowledge

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 confident Maintenance Operative to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge.You will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge. When individuals come to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge they can often be mentally and emotionally unstable due to varying reasons. We believe that by creating a calm and inviting environment we can enhance a person’s progress and self-esteem to help them on their care pathway towards a less restrictive setting.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…Strong 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