Maintenance Operative

CYGNET; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a Maintenance Operative/Assistant in Sheffield for a full-time role (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8am–4pm) at Sheffield Day Service. You will perform maintenance, basic joinery, plumbing and general building work, while keeping equipment and vehicles in good order.

DBS check will be required; travel to sites and on-call work may be needed. £13.15 per hour, with pension, cycle-to-work and employee discount schemes available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role or self-employed work in recent years.
• Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services and vehicles.
• Comply with safe working practices and report faults and hazards.
• Travel to other sites and be on call for emergency repairs outside normal hours.
• Check fire alarm points weekly and ensure exits and safety devices are functioning.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Driving licence

Team player

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/Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working Full Time 40 Hours a Week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm) at Sheffield Day Service, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Sheffield Day Services support people with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and autism. We aim to enhance the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service. We focus on demonstrating outcomes and value through our activities.

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and 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

You are

• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Why Cygnet?

• £13.15 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

Please 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.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.