Maintenance Operative

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. In this important role, you'll help ensure our hospital 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 healthcare environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital and contributing to positive patient experiences. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only, you'll enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working. Choose from either an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm shift pattern, providing consistency and flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Cygnet Elowen: Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.15 to £13.70 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP84453501
• Job locations: Oldbury, DE75 7JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant / Maintenance Operative to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. In this important role, you'll help ensure our hospital 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 healthcare environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital and contributing to positive patient experiences.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only, you'll enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working.

Choose from either an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm shift pattern, providing consistency and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Cygnet Elowen:

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

Why join Cygnet?

• Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months
• 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-occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
• 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 ea rly as possible

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