Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist acute and PICU services for women in a calm and therapeutic environment.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance duties on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure 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, etc. and good knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices.

You'll be working 20 hours across 4 days a week between Monday to Friday, the hours can be flexible. This site is based in a rural location and own transport is necessary.

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.
• Escort and manage contractors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role.
• Previous experience of repairing various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
• Ideally a car driver due to the remote location of the Hospital.
• A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.
• Fluent in the English Language both verbal and written.

Benefits

• £14.13 per hour.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Employee NHS discount savings (Bluelight Card).
• Free Parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit - Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks.
• Free Private Health Care.
• Free meals on duty.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.