Maintenance Assistant

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We are looking for a confident Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

You will be working 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday) - (8am - 4pm) or (9am - 5pm)

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Working within a mental health setting requires a calm, respectful, and professional approach at all times. You will be expected to work sensitively around patients, maintaining confidentiality and contributing to a supportive environment.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Carry out general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, and painting
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and equipment toidentify and resolve issues promptly
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations
• Support the maintenance team with planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Assist with moving and setting up equipment, furniture, and rooms as required
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any major repair needs
• Ensure a safe environment, particularly considering the needs of vulnerable patients
• 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

You are...

• Experienced in a similar role, or have previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, or handyman role
• Basic knowledge of building systems (plumbing, electrics, general repairs)
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.
• Car Driver (advantageous)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you..

Pay rate - £14.45 per hour

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below.

Please note

successful candidates will be required to undergo a standard or enhanced DBS check.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

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

What next?

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