Maintenance Operative

Company: Cygnet Group
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Location: East Midlands
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 Healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at Conifers and Marian House.

We are a specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will be working 40 hours a week across Conifers and Marian House.

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
  • Check the 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

  • 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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Posted: June 18th, 2026