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Bank Maintenance Operative

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Salary: £12.52 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Location: West Yorkshire, BD4 6AD
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JR730

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Summary

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 Bank skilled Maintenance Operative/Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll have the opportunity to work bank shifts (Offering Flexibility and adhoc shifts) at Cygnet Hospital Bierley, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.

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

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 of 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

  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.


Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• £12.52 Per Hour plus 12.1% annual Leave Allowance

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: 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.

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