Cygnet Group
Maintenance Operative
Maintenance Operative at Cygnet Group, based in Bury, Manchester, paying £13.15 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.15 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Bury, Manchester
- Closing date
- Sector
- Cleaning & Facilities
- DBS check
32% below the typical rate for cleaning & facilities
Reference 02918041-1
About the role
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 Operative with a passion for making a difference to others.
You'll be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care
Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
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
£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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Reference: 02918041-1 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Cygnet Group
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