We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
Main duties of the job
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet 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 2,864 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 Operative with a passion for making a difference to others. You'll be working full time 40 hours a week at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.
Cygnet Hospital Elowen is our brand new mixed gender mental health hospital due to open mid-2025. The hospital will have two wards, a 12 bed eating disorders service for men and women, and a 12 bed complex personality disorder service with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll 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, you'll 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? We'll 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 you'll 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.
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