Maintenance Operative

Overview

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 as a Maintenance Operative, based at Hawkstone, Monday to Friday 9 5, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Please note, you must have a valid full UK driving licence to be considered for this role.

Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

Main duties

• 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.
• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.

About 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.

Benefits & Salary

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months, rising to £13.70 per hour after 18 months.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Expert supervision & support.
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts, healthcare and financial benefits.

Requirements

• 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.

Person Specification

Please refer to job description above.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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