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Maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2024
Salary: £13.49 to £13.77 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2024
Location: Hampshire, SO30 2FL
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 36066

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Summary

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 per week, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Youll be working at Devon Lodge, this is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. Occasionally will need to work across other sites across Southampton & Bournemouth when needed.

You must have a clean, valid Full UK Driving License.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

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…

  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • 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.

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