Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our NMC SW Account working in our Woodside J15 pr…
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Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative to join our team at Hawkstone House. In this important role, you'll help ensure our service remains safe, secure and well maintained, creating the best possible environment for the people in our care, our colleagues and visitors.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a practical and proactive individual who takes pride in their work. From carrying out repairs and routine maintenance to helping maintain a high-quality social care environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the service and contributing to positive service user experiences.
Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only, you'll enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working, and no on call.
Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.
Hawkstone is split into two separate living areas, Hawkstone House and Hawkstone Cottage. Haw kstone House is set in a beautiful 19th century building that was originally the Duke of Devonshire’s hunting lodge. The building is steeped in history and has a great deal of character, including towers and a grand, ornate entrance foyer.
Why join Cygnet?
Salary: £13.70 per hour (£28715 per year)
Full-time hours
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision and support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount savings
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
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
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.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our NMC SW Account working in our Woodside J15 pr…