Maintenance Assistant


Company:	Cygnet
Salary:	£27,980 - £27,980
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME14 5FT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

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 Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a full time

Maintenance Assistant to join our team to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks 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.

You will work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday in the hospital

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day…

Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of non-specialist equipment across the hospital premises.

Support the winter maintenance programme, including the safe removal of snow and ice from access roads, pathways and entrances.

Carry out general maintenance, repair and decoration tasks in both internal and external areas, including basic drainage repairs.

Conduct visual safety checks on small electrical appliances used throughout the hospital.

Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment by removing litter, waste and other obstructions from hospital grounds and buildings.

Support daily maintenance activities and provide general portering assistance as required.

Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, adapting to the needs of the hospital and its patient groups.

Undertake minor repairs within your level of competence and assist in monitoring work carried out by specialist contractors.

Assist with the routine maintenance and checking of heating and lighting systems.

Carry out security-related duties when required.

Complete scheduled maintenance inspections, checks and testing programmes.

Report building defects, maintenance issues and potential hazards to the Head of Maintenance in a timely manner.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, patients, visitors and external contractors.

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information and hospital business at all times.

Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence, including annual leave and sickness.

Participate in all mandatory training, induction programmes and ongoing development activities.

Attend meetings and training courses as required.

Conduct yourself in a professional, courteous and responsible manner at all times.

Comply with all Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire Safety and Company policies and procedures.

Ensure the safe storage, handling and control of hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Adhere to all company rules, policies and operational 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 healthand safety requirements and safe working practices.

A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

£27,980 per annum

Strong career progression opportunities

NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised meals on duty

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

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