Maintenance Assistant

Job description

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

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll work in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll help provide a safe & healthy environment for our patients & service users.

You’ll be working Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm (40) hours a week in a hospital that offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Your day to day:

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building, grounds work• Maintain plant and services in working order• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment &potential hazards• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance checks as per schedule, document findings and report required actionsYou are:• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance

Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments

• Hold a full valid driving licence• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information• Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Maintenance/Painting & Decorating• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Pension scheme• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving• Salary: £13.15 per hourPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£13.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English