Maintenance Operative post at Cygnet Kenney House, a hospital for women with mental health needs run by Cygnet Health Care. The work is hands-on repair and routine upkeep across the site, including basic joinery, plumbing, painting, general building work and weekly fire alarm checks. The role is full-time at 42 hours a week, covers three wards including a PICU, and involves travel to other sites and occasional out-of-hours emergency call-outs. Enhanced DBS check required.
What the job involves
- Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service, including routine maintenance
- Carry out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general building work
- Maintain equipment, services and vehicles
- Follow safe working practices and report faulty equipment and potential hazards
- Travel to other sites and be on call for emergency repairs outside normal hours
- Check fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights
- Support the day-to-day operation of the service and a safe, well-maintained environment for people in care
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a similar role, or self-employed work in similar capacity in recent years
Skills & knowledge
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Able to record detailed, accurate maintenance information
- Skilled at DIY and general maintenance
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Willing to travel
- Friendly, conscientious team member with a positive attitude
Nice to have
- Experience in the electrical, plumbing or construction industry
What’s offered
- Pension scheme
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision and support
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount savings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
