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Cygnet; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Job summary

Cygnet Kenney House in Oldham is seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative. This full-time role (42 hours per week) involves maintaining a safe, secure environment, performing repairs and routine maintenance to support a high-quality social care setting for women with mental health needs.

You’ll travel to other sites as needed, provide on-call emergency support, and ensure fire safety points are checked weekly. The role requires practical DIY skills and good team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, or worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years.
• Willing to travel and hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels and record detailed maintenance information.
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance.
• Preferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry.
• Friendly, conscientious and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service.
• Carry out tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work.
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles.
• Comply with safe working practices and report faulty equipment and hazards.
• Travel to other sites and be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside normal hours.

Skills

DIY

General maintenance

Driving licence

Communication

Tools

Electrical

Plumbing

Construction

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 seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative to join our team.

You’ll be working Full Time 42 Hours a week at Cygnet Kenney House, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

In this important role, you'll help ensure our service remains safe, secure and well maintained, creating the best possible environment for the people in our care, our colleagues and visitors.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a practical and proactive individual who takes pride in their work. From carrying out repairs and routine maintenance to helping maintain a high-quality social care environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the service and contributing to positive service user experiences.

Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.

We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.

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? We’ll offer you

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Cygnet Salary: £13.15 to £13.15 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Greater Manchester, OL8 2QH Job type: Permanent

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