Maintenance Assistant

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Cygnet Woking is a private hospital offering a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to carry out range of day-to-day maintenance duties on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and ideally be a car driver.

You will work 40 hours per week,

Monday to Friday 7

30am - 4.00pm with 1 week in 4 where you will be expected to work from 9.30am - 6.00pm.

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

Your Day-to-Day...

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed.
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.
• 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
• Test and record all portable appliances as specified in Group procedures.

We are looking for people who have...

• Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role.
• Previous experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
• Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing.
• A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.
• Fluent in the English Language both verbal and written

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £14.33 per hour/£29,390 per annum
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
• Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)
• Free Parking
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Free Private Health Care
• Free meals on duty

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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