Maintenance Assistant

Cygnet Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Coventry seeks a skilled Maintenance Assistant. You will ensure a safe environment by performing maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, and repairs. The role involves working Monday to Friday, and requires experience in maintenance and a valid driving license. The position offers a salary of £26,520 annually, along with strong career progression opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

£26,520 per year

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to travel and hold a full driving license.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and document maintenance details.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service.
• Perform tasks including joinery, plumbing, painting, and general building work.
• Maintain plant, services, and vehicles in working order.
• Check fire alarm points weekly.

Skills

Painting and decorating

DIY and general maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance

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.

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

You’ll be working Monday to Friday (09:00am to 17:00pm) at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual.

Your day-to-day…

• 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? We’ll offer you…

• £26,520 per year
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are…

• 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.

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.

What next?

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

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