Maintenance Technician - Make a Difference at a Care Home

Cygnet; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 37,680,000 - 38,540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid holiday

Free meals

Career progression

NHS Discount

Blue Light Card

Free Parking

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet is hiring a Maintenance Assistant at Broughton House, a 29-bed residential service for adults with complex needs. You’ll work 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, performing day-to-day maintenance of the building, services, and grounds to keep the home safe and functional.

No formal qualifications are required, but a background in carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating, and a valid driving license are beneficial. DBS check will be enhanced.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role.
• Experience repairing various equipment and materials, painting, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
• Full driving license and own car.
• Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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 work
• Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights
• Test and record all portable appliances as specified in Group procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Health & safety knowledge

Driving license

Education

City & Guilds (Carpentry/Plumbing)

Job description

Cygnet is hiring a Maintenance Assistant at Broughton House, a 29-bed residential service for adults with complex needs. You’ll work 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, performing day-to-day maintenance of the building, services, and grounds to keep the home safe and functional.

No formal qualifications are required, but a background in carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating, and a valid driving license are beneficial. DBS check will be enhanced.