Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist acute and PICU services for women in a calm and therapeutic environment.

We are currently recruiting for a Bank Maintenance Assistant who is looking for flexibility and able work ad-hoc shifts as and when required to provide cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

You will carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that our hospital 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 ideally be a car driver.

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 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.
• 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…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Free Parking
• Employee referral scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.