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Cygnet Health Care Maintenance Operative

The closing date is 27 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP8CE022F7

Job locations

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

We are looking for a skilledMaintenance Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working full time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, it's services and grounds in order to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.

No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and must be a car driver.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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 wee kly, 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.

• Full driving license and own car

• 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? Well offer you

• £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

• Paid holiday

• Free meals

• Strong career progression opportunities

• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

• Free Parking

• Employee referral scheme

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.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

We are looking for a skilledMaintenance Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working full time 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks on the fabric of the building, it's services and grounds in order to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.

No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and must be a car driver.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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 wee kly, 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.

• Full driving license and own car

• 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? Well offer you

• £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

• Paid holiday

• Free meals

• Strong career progression opportunities

• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card

• Free Parking

• Employee referral scheme

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.

Click the button to apply

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abigail Green

[email protected]

01217288111

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP8CE022F7

Job locations

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

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