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Cygnet Health Care

Maintenance Operative - Part Time

The closing date is 17 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Operative with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 25 hours a week, part time, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

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 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services 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

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPA65C7E49

Job locations

Salford

M6 7WQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a skilledMaintenance Operativewith a passion for making a difference to others, to join our team at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Salary: £12.75

Part Time: 25 hours per week

Closing date: 31st October

The following is a cross section of typical tasks carried out by Cygnet on-site maintenance staff.

  • General decoration work (Internal and external).
  • Basic Plumbing (replacing outlets, flush buttons, leak repairs, cisterns)
  • Basic electrical work (like for like change of light fittings, lamp replacements, outlets and plug sockets).
  • Minor upgrade works (Mounting Kitchen/office storage units, shelving, and worktop installation)
  • Chaperoning contractors/visitors
  • General and temporary repairs to building including doors, furniture, windows etc.
  • Basic Grounds keepings
  • Jet washing
  • Security checks (non PPM)
  • Maintenance and plant area housekeeping
  • Driving duties for all maintenance related issues
  • Drain/gutter clearance
  • Office/bedroom moves
  • Window/grille cleaning
  • PPM Tasks

You have...

  • Experience of working in the building trade
  • Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment, dealing with a range of pressures and expectations.
  • Experience of carrying out inspections and testing
  • Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • 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
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive, can do attitude

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a skilledMaintenance Operativewith a passion for making a difference to others, to join our team at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Salary: £12.75

Part Time: 25 hours per week

Closing date: 31st October

The following is a cross section of typical tasks carried out by Cygnet on-site maintenance staff.

  • General decoration work (Internal and external).
  • Basic Plumbing (replacing outlets, flush buttons, leak repairs, cisterns)
  • Basic electrical work (like for like change of light fittings, lamp replacements, outlets and plug sockets).
  • Minor upgrade works (Mounting Kitchen/office storage units, shelving, and worktop installation)
  • Chaperoning contractors/visitors
  • General and temporary repairs to building including doors, furniture, windows etc.
  • Basic Grounds keepings
  • Jet washing
  • Security checks (non PPM)
  • Maintenance and plant area housekeeping
  • Driving duties for all maintenance related issues
  • Drain/gutter clearance
  • Office/bedroom moves
  • Window/grille cleaning
  • PPM Tasks

You have...

  • Experience of working in the building trade
  • Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment, dealing with a range of pressures and expectations.
  • Experience of carrying out inspections and testing
  • Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • 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
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive, can do attitude

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above
Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Salford

M6 7WQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Salford

M6 7WQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Katie Dixon

VPA65C7E49.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPA65C7E49

Job locations

Salford

M6 7WQ


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