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Maintenance Assistant – Full-Time (42 Hours/Week)
Location: Cygnet Kenney House, Oldham
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About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our services at Cygnet Kenney House, our hospital for women specialising in mental health care.
Located in Oldham, Cygnet Kenney House—operating in collaboration with the NHS—provides a safe and secure environment for women across the North West with mental health needs. The facility includes:
- Billington Ward – A 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Baldock Ward – A 16-bed Acute service
- Harben Ward – A 16-bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service
We strive to ensure a safe, healthy, and resilient environment for everyone in our care.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Here’s what your role will entail:
- Provide a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the facility and possibly other locations.
- Carry out a variety of tasks, including:
- Basic joinery
- Plumbing repairs
- Painting
- General building work and landscaping
- Maintain and inspect equipment, services, and vehicles to ensure they function efficiently.
- Comply with all safe working practices and report faulty equipment or potential hazards promptly.
- Travel to other sites as required, including duties beyond regular hours.
- Conduct weekly checks of fire alarm points, ensuring:
- All fire exits are clear and functional
- Door retaining devices operate as needed
- Fire emergency lights remain operational
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Who You Are
We’re looking for self-motivated individuals with:
- Previous experience in a similar maintenance or self-employed technical role within the last few years.
- A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel for work.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels.
- Experience recording detailed, accurate reports of maintenance activities.
- Proven skills in DIY and general maintenance—electrical, plumbing or construction experience is a big advantage.
- A friendly, conscientious attitude, with a reputation for being a dependable team member.
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Why Join Cygnet?
We offer more than just a job—we offer meaningful work, with great benefits and growth opportunities:
- Compensation: £13.15 per hour (full-time equivalent)
- Strong career progression within the sector.
- Expert supervision and unwavering support to help you thrive.
- Employee referral scheme with event discounts provided.
- Access to a pension scheme and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- Discounted employee savings schemes.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting the role.
Next Steps
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