Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 to £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 3HP |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 41070 |
Summary
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.
You’ll be working 40 hours per weeks (Monday to Friday with potential weekend support) at Cygnet Toller Road based in Stoneygate, Leicester, (LE2 3HP), helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.
Toller Road is an 8-bed specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.
Please be aware that, due to the nature of this role, candidates will need to have a full UK Driving Licence.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £12.75 to £13.00 Per Hour
- Yearly Pay Reviews
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
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 occasion 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
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.
Please be aware that, due to the nature of this role, candidates will need to have a full UK Driving Licence.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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