Maintenance Assistant

Company: Cygnet Group
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

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 have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll work in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll help provide a safe & healthy environment for our patients & service users.

You’ll be working Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours a week) in a hospital that offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Your day to day:

  • Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
  • Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building, grounds work
  • Maintain plant and services in working order
  • Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards
  • Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance checks as per schedule, document findings and report required actions

You are:

  • Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
  • Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • Hold a full valid driving licence
  • Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
  • Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Maintenance/Painting & Decorating
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Why Cygnet?

  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Salary: £13.15 per hour

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

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Posted: June 4th, 2026