Bank Maintenance Assistant

Cygnet Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Stevenage is seeking a Casual/Bank Maintenance Assistant to perform day-to-day maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a general maintenance background and strong DIY skills. Responsibilities include ensuring the hospital's safety and maintaining equipment. Competitive perks include NHS discounts and career progression opportunities. If you're friendly and conscientious, we want to talk to you.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

NHS Discount and Blue Light Card

Free Parking

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role.
• General background in carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and remedial works.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment used.
• Check fire alarm points and emergency lights weekly.

Skills

DIY & general maintenance

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose‑built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a Casual/Bank Maintenance Assistant who is looking for flexibility and able to work ad‑hoc shifts as and when required to provide cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

You will carry out day‑to‑day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that our 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 and ideally be a car driver.

Your Day-to-Day…

• 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.

We are looking for people who have…

• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self‑employed capacity in recent years.
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance.
• Previous experience of repairing various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
• A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence.
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information.
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities.
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card.
• Free Parking.
• Employee referral scheme.
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.

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

What next?

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

Click the button to apply