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.

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

You’ll be working Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm (38.5) hours a week in a mental hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day... • Effectively manage the performance of the external contractors providing hard and soft facilities management services (Including Planned preventative maintenance, small works & capital projects, security, pest control, grounds and garden maintenance, window cleaning, waste management) to Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. • To support the Hospital Manager with collation of information for all statutory returns such as Controls assurance standards and H&S risk assessment audits. • Prepare briefs, specification of works, environmental reports and local operational manuals to ensure adequate training for stakeholders in the operation of the building. • Ensure compliance with the Company’s legal duties under Construction & Design Management Act 1994, Fire precautions Act, Health and Safety at work act, RIDDOR, COSHH, Water regulations, Workplaces (health and safety and welfare) regulations 1992, Control of asbestos regulations, Electricity at work, Lifts and other • The post holder will support the Hospital manger in his/ her role as lead Emergency planning liaison officer in the development and co-ordination of all aspects of major incident and emergency planning for the Hospital. The post holder will also facilitate and support the Company’s response to major incidents and emergencies. • Ensure that the facilities function is managed within agreed delegated budgets, ensuring efficient and effective systems and procedures to enable close monitoring.

You are… • Experienced in the management of Facilities and services • Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence • Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information • Experienced in the management of teams.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per/hour • 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.

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