Maintenance Operative
- Cygnet Storthfield House, South Normanton, DE55 3AA
- £13.15 – £13.45 per hour
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Full time
- Closes 4 Dec 2026
- Cygnet Storthfield House, South Normanton, DE55 3AA
- £13.15 – £13.45 per hour
- Closes 4 Dec 2026
- Full time
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
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 across Cygnet Storthfield House and Cygnet Sycamores, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.
Cygnet Storthfield House is a 22 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men in Normanton, Derbyshire. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.
15 The Sycamores is a three bed community rehabilitation (level 1) residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire, for men that have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at rehabilitation and recovery hospitals.
4, 5, 7 The Sycamores is a residential service in Normanton, Derbyshire. This homely service supports six men with learning disabilities, who may also have a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Your day-to-day...
- Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
- Maintain records and use facilities management portal to coordinate work
- Book and chaperone contractors when working on site
- Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
- Maintain plant & services in working order
- Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £13.15 Per Hour increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 Months
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
- 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
- IT literate - able to use emails, word, excel and learn specialist programmes
- Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
- Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in a field relating to general maintenance
- Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.