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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 full time, 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nield 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 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
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP83924219
Job locations
Crewe
CW1 4QW
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 confidentMaintenance Operativeto carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Nield House.
You will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
Cygnt Nield Houseis a 29-bed mental health hospital for women. The hospital is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
Clarion Ward:a14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.Compton Ward:a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
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 equipment, services & vehicles Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and 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 a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years 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 experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £13.15 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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.