Maintenance Assistant

Helping others improve and turn their lives around

It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You'll be working 40 hours per week, 08:00am to 16:00pm, at Broadoak , helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Broadoak is a specialist residential service in Newnham, Gloucestershire.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

At Broadoak we encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life.

We work with each person to find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred to each individual as possible.

Responsibilities

• 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?

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving

Next Steps

What next?

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

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