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Maintenance Operative

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Lincoln, Lincolnshire

From £ 1000 to 500000

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 40.0

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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.

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You'll be working full time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the home 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 must be a car driver.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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 e xits, 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.

  • Full driving license and own car

  • 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…

  • £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

  • Paid holiday

  • Free meals

  • Strong career progression opportunities

  • NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

  • Free Parking

  • Employee referral scheme

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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