Cygnet Hospital Churchill , located in south London, is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to carry out the day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that 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 do not need to be a driver, no driving duties are included for this position.
You will work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday in a hospital setting.
Your 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
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 health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Strong career progression opportunities
NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
Free Parking
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
“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
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