Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to carry out the day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and must be a car driver. You will work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday in a Hospital setting. Your Day-to-Day Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep plant, services and vehicles 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 Maintain equipment, services & vehicles 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 We are looking for people who have Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role Previous experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work. Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing. A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices. A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Paid Holiday Strong career progression opportunities NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card Free Parking Company pension scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Health Cash Plan Subsidised meals on duty “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/ Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. If interested please click apply or email your CV to AbdulHafizcygnethealth.co.uk