Maintenance Operative - Part Time

Cygnet Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Ty Alarch in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Maintenance Operative to provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across our sites. You will perform basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work, maintain equipment and vehicles, and ensure safe practices.

The role is 16 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.75 per hour, and may involve travel to other sites and occasional on-call work.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar role or self-employed in recent years.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record maintenance information.
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance.
• Preferably experienced in electrical/plumbing/construction industries.
• Friendly, conscientious and a good team member.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Driving licence

Communication

Team player

Tools

Electrical/Plumbing 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 an experienced Maintenance Operative to join our team at Cygnet Ty Alarch.

Ty Alarch is a six bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet St Teilo House. We also accept referrals from other high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services as well as directly from the community. This service is now open and accepting referrals.

Your Day-to-Day...

You’ll be working 16 hours per week.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

• 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? We'll offer you

• 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.