Maintenance Operative
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 - £13.45 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Heanor, DE75 7JH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Maintenance Operative / General Maintenance Technician Cygnet Elowen Hospital, Derbyshire | Full Time | £13.15 per hour Are you an experienced Maintenance Operative, General Maintenance Technician or skilled property maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference? At Cygnet Elowen Hospital, we are looking for a reliable and practical Maintenance Operative to provide a high-quality maintenance, repair and facilities support service across the hospital.Youllhelp ensure our environmentremainssafe,welcomingand wellmaintainedfor the people in our care, ourcolleaguesand visitors. Youllbe working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, supporting a service for individuals with eating disorders, personalitydisordersand disordered eating. Your d ay-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing a responsive and effective general maintenance and repair service Carrying out a wide range of building maintenance tasks, including basic joinery, plumbing, painting,decoratingand general DIY repairs Completing routine property maintenance checks to ensure the hospitalremainssafe,functionaland well presented Maintaining equipment,servicesand vehicles to a high standard Supporting planned preventative maintenance and responding to repair requestsin a timely manner Completing regular fire safety checks, including fire alarm points, fire exits, doorretainingdevices and emergency lighting Following safe working practices and reporting faulty equipment, maintenanceissuesor potential hazards Keepingaccuraterecords of maintenance work,repairsand safety checks Travelling to other sites whenrequiredand occasionally sup porting emergency repairs outside of normal working hours Werelooking for someone who is: Experienced in a maintenance operative, maintenance technician, handyperson, caretaker, facilities assistant or similar property maintenance role Skilled in general DIY, repairs, plumbing, painting, decorating, basic joinery or construction maintenance Confident carrying out routine maintenance checks and keepingaccuraterecords A practical problem solver who canprioritisemaintenance issues safely and effectively Friendly, reliable,conscientiousand able to work well as part of a team Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers,contractorsand service users Willing to travel whenrequiredand holds a full valid UK drivinglicence Ideally experienced within a healthcare, care home, hospital, education, residential or commercial maintenance environment Why join Cygnet? At Cygnet, your maintenance skills will help creat e a safe,comfortableand supportive environment for people who need specialist care. This is a practical, hands-on role where every repair, safetycheckand improvement helps make a meaningful difference. Salary: £13.15 per hour Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months Full-time hours Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision and support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee discount savings Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Apply now Ifyourea hands-on Maintenance Operative or General Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, wellmaintainedand running smoothly,wedlove to hear from you. Join C ygnet Elowen Hospital and use your maintenance skills to help make a real difference every day. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply