About this role
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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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