Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist acute and PICU services for women in a calm and therapeutic environment.
We are recruiting for a casual/bank Maintenance Assistant who is looking for flexibility and able work ad-hoc shifts as and when required to provide cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.
You will carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that our 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.
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.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Strong career progression opportunities
- NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
- Free Parking
- Employee referral scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
