Cygnet Healthcare are looking for are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant to help provide a safe & healthy environment for our patients & service users to join our New Service – Cygnet Hospital Oldbury opening in Summer 2024.

At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week 08:00/09:00 am till 16:00/17:00 Monday to Friday.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service will be opening in mid-2024.

The service will feature two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

You’re day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury:

• 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £12.26 to £12.51 Per Hour
• Free parking and free meals whilst at work
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Strong career progression opportunities 
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

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

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