Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative post at Cygnet Kenney House, a hospital for women with mental health needs run by Cygnet Health Care. The work is hands-on repair and routine upkeep across the site, including basic joinery, plumbing, painting, general building work and weekly fire alarm checks. The role is full-time at 42 hours a week, covers three wards including a PICU, and involves travel to other sites and occasional out-of-hours emergency call-outs.

Enhanced DBS check required.

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service, including routine maintenance
• Carry out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work
• Maintain equipment, services and vehicles
• Follow safe working practices and report faulty equipment and potential hazards
• Travel to other sites and be on call for emergency repairs outside normal hours
• Check fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights
• Support the day-to-day operation of the service and a safe, well-maintained environment for people in care

• Experience in a similar role, or self-employed work in similar capacity in recent years

• Able to communicate at all levels
• Able to record detailed, accurate maintenance information
• Skilled at DIY and general maintenance

• Full valid driving licence
• Enhanced DBS check

• Willing to travel
• Friendly, conscientious team member with a positive attitude

• Experience in the electrical, plumbing or construction industry

• Pension scheme
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision and support
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount savings