Maintenance Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,390 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Woking, GU21 2QS |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR2211 |
Summary
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Cygnet Woking is a private hospital offering a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to carry out range of day-to-day maintenance duties on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
No specific qualifications needed however applicants will need to have a general background of maintenance work i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and ideally be a car driver.
You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4.00pm with 1 week in 4 where you will be expected to work from 9.30am - 6.00pm.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.
Your Day-to-Day...
Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep building, plant, and services in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed.
Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
Ensure all equipment used is clean and well maintained.
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
Test and record all portable appliances as specified in Group procedures.
We are looking for people who have...
Previous experience working within a team and on your own in a maintenance / building contractors role.
Previous experience of repairing of various equipment and materials, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry and basic wiring work.
Preferably hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Carpentry or plumbing.
A working knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
A good practical knowledge in basic plumbing would be an advantage.
Fluent in the English Language both verbal and written
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£14.33 per hour/£29,390 per annum
Strong career progression opportunities
Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)
Free Parking
Company pension scheme
Company paid Life Assurance scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Free Private Health Care
Free meals on duty
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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