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Maintenance Assistant

Cygnet Health Care

Derby, DE24 8WZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.15

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

We are looking for a confident and experienced Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference. Youll be working 40 hours a week (Monday ...

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.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's 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 confident Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

You'll be working Monday Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm (40) hours a week in a hospital that supports individuals with personality disorders and mental health diagnoses.

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.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day...

  • Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep plant, services and vehicles in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed
  • Carry out a range of tasks including decorating, basic joinery, painting & general building work
  • Maintain equipment, services & vehicles
  • Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards
  • 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
  • Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
  • Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
  • Preferably experienced in the electrical/construction industry
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude
  • Car Driver (advantageous)

  • £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Free Health Cash plan
  • 24 hours free GP support line
  • Free life assurance cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Car lease discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

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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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.

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

8 September 2026

Last checked

9 September 2026

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Cygnet Health Care

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