Maintenance Operative
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 to £13.15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crewe, CW1 4QW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
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.
We are looking for a confident
Maintenance Operative
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, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at
Cygnet Nield House.
You will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
Cygnt Nield House is a 29-bed mental health hospital for women. The hospital is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
Clarion Ward: a 14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
Compton Ward: a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
Your Day-to-Day...
• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
• Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards
• Travel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
• Checkthe fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights.
You are...
• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years
• Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
• Preferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry
• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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