Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

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. Cygnet Hospital Churchill, located in south London, is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. We are currently recruiting for a part time Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance duties on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the 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, etc. and good knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices. You’ll be working part-time 24 hours a week in a hospital setting. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

You’re 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. Escorting and managing contractors 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. Ideally be a car driver due to the remote location of the Hospital. A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage. Fluent in the English Language both verbal and written Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… £14.74 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card) Free Parking Company pension scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Free Private Health Care Free meals on duty Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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