Maintenance Operative

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Maintenance Operative for Cygnet St Augustine's, located in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and healthy environment for service users. Candidates should possess skills in painting and decorating, along with general maintenance expertise. Strong career progression opportunities and a supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Experienced in painting and decorating indoor and outdoor.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Ability to communicate and record maintenance information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service.
• Carry out tasks including joinery, plumbing, and painting.
• Maintain plant, services, and vehicles in working order.

Skills

Painting and Decorating

General Maintenance

Communication

DIY Skills

Ability to record information

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance

Job description

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Augustine's.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Operativewith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), at Cygnet St Augustines's,helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet St Augustines is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• 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? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• 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
• 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.