Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Posted 3 hours 56 minutes ago by Brookhaven
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Location:Across Lancashire - covering all six Active Pathways services and Evermore Care Homes sites in Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Fulwood, and Lancaster
Contract Type:Full-Time-37.5 hoursper week
Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
Salary:£32,000per annum (pro-rata), with overtime paid at£16.41 per hour
Are you a hands on problem solver with a passion formaintainingsafe,efficientand well presented environments? Do you bring a broad base of maintenance skills - or a cleartrack recordof developing them - across several technical areas? If so,we'dlove to hear from you.
We are expanding our Facilities & Maintenance team and are looking for aMulti Skilled Maintenance Operativewho can bring adaptability, technical competence, and a proactive approach tomaintainingour buildings, equipment, and grounds.
This role will suit somebody who has experience within a complex care environment and who canevidenceeither well rounded, multi trade maintenance skills or a strong development journey across a range of specialist maintenance areas.
Key Benefits- 25 daysannual leave, plus bank holidays, equating to33 daysper year.
- Additionalannual leave awarded at 2 and 5 years' service
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
- Company Sick Pay - 5 days per year after 2 years' service
- Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative,you'llplay a vital role inmaintainingsafe, compliant, and high quality environments across our sites.You'llrespondto day to day maintenance needs, deliver planned preventative work, and support small projects - ensuring our buildingsremainwell presented and fully functional for staff, service users, and visitors.Your key responsibilities will include:
Planned & Reactive Maintenance- Carrying out daily,weeklyand monthly PPM tasks.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests and resolving faults efficiently.
- Diagnosing and addressing basic electrical, plumbing,joineryand building fabric issues.
- Completing varied repairs and practical tasks across multiple disciplines.
- Supporting refurbishment work and small improvement projects.
- Undertaking decorating, fixtures/fittings installations, and general building upkeep.
- Conducting routine H&S checks, fire safety tests and compliance record keeping.
- Identifying hazards and taking corrective actions tomaintaina safe environment.
- Assistingwith contractor inductions and coordinating on site activity.
- Working across multiple sites and collaborating with wider operational teams.
- Contributing to a safe,positiveand well maintainedenvironment for staff and service users.
We'relooking for someone who bringstechnical breadth, not just depth in a singletrade.You'llthrive in this role if you have:
Essential- Experience working acrossmultiple maintenance disciplines(e.g., basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC checks, joinery, grounds, building fabric).
- A strong problem solving mindset and confidence working independently.
- A willingness and ability to work across different sites.
- Good communicationskills and a customer focused approach.
- Demonstrable career progression, training, or CPD showing you are developing multi trade capability.
- Experience in settings such as residential care, housing, facilities management,educationor similar environments.
- An interest in upskilling further - we actively support ongoing development.
With over20 yearsof experienceoperatingin Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to deliveringrecovery-focused mental health and rehabilitation servicesfor adults aged 18+. Guided by our values ofPassion,Safety, andQuality, we offer excellentcareer development opportunitiesand apeople-first culture.
About The Services:Brookhaven (Bamber Bridge)- Residential mental health rehabilitation for adults with enduring mental health needs.
The Hamptons(BamberBridge) -Inpatient rehabilitation for men with complex and long-term mental health conditions.
Brook House(Chorley)- Supported living for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or Autism.
South Grove House(Fulwood)- Specialist residential care for men with Autism and co-existing mental health or substance misuse needs.
Ashton Manor(Lancaster)- Residential, dementia, and respite care for older adults.
Astley View(Chorley) -Residential, dementia, and respite care for older adults.
If you can help make a difference to the day-to-day lives of our residents, using your multitude of property maintenance skills and experience, pleaseapply now- we look forward to hearing from you.
Active Pathways Ltdand Evermore Care LtdareanEqual Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications fromdiverse candidatesand provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.