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Salary for this role£13 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton House.
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 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service 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
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPF3F5637D
Job locations
Brant Broughton
LN5 0SL
United Kingdom
Job description
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.
We are looking for a skilledMaintenance Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.
Youll 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, it's services and grounds in order to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.
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 wee kly, 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.
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? Well 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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.