Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
CompanyActive Pathways
Location
Chorley, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At7/13/2026
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Description
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Location: Across Lancashire - covering all six Active Pathways services and Evermore Care Homes sites in Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Fulwood, and LancasterContract Type: Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week
Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
Salary: £32,000 per annum, with overtime paid at £16.41 per hour
Are you a hands‑on problem‑solver with a passion for maintaining safe, efficient and well‑presented environments? Do you bring a broad base of maintenance skills — or a clear track record of developing them — across several technical areas? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are expanding our Facilities & Maintenance team and are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Operative who can bring adaptability, technical competence, and a proactive approach to maintaining our buildings, equipment, and grounds.
This role will suit somebody who has experience within a complex care environment and who can evidence either well‑rounded, multi‑trade maintenance skills or a strong development journey across a range of specialist maintenance areas.
Key Benefits
As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining safe, compliant, and high‑quality environments across our sites. You’ll respond to day‑to‑day maintenance needs, deliver planned preventative work, and support small projects — ensuring our buildings remain well‑presented and fully functional for staff, service users, and visitors. Your key responsibilities will include:
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
Location: Across Lancashire - covering all six Active Pathways services and Evermore Care Homes sites in Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Fulwood, and LancasterContract Type: Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week
Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
Salary: £32,000 per annum, with overtime paid at £16.41 per hour
Are you a hands‑on problem‑solver with a passion for maintaining safe, efficient and well‑presented environments? Do you bring a broad base of maintenance skills — or a clear track record of developing them — across several technical areas? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are expanding our Facilities & Maintenance team and are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Operative who can bring adaptability, technical competence, and a proactive approach to maintaining our buildings, equipment, and grounds.
This role will suit somebody who has experience within a complex care environment and who can evidence either well‑rounded, multi‑trade maintenance skills or a strong development journey across a range of specialist maintenance areas.
Key Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, equating to 33 days per year.
- Additional annual 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’ll play a vital role in maintaining safe, compliant, and high‑quality environments across our sites. You’ll respond to day‑to‑day maintenance needs, deliver planned preventative work, and support small projects — ensuring our buildings remain well‑presented and fully functional for staff, service users, and visitors. Your key responsibilities will include:
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
- Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly PPM tasks.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests and resolving faults efficiently.
- Diagnosing and addressing basic electrical, plumbing, joinery and 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 to maintain a safe environment.
- Assisting with contractor inductions and coordinating on‑site activity.
- Working across multiple sites and collaborating with wider operational teams.
- Contributing to a safe, positive and well‑maintained environment for staff and service users.
We’re looking for someone who brings technical breadth, not just depth in a single trade. You'll thrive in this role if you have:
Essential
- Experience working across multiple 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 communication skills 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, education or similar environments.
With over 20 years of experience operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to delivering recovery-focused mental health and rehabilitation services for adults aged 18+. Guided by our values of Passion, Safety, and Quality, we offer excellent career development opportunities and a people-first culture.
About The Services:
- Brookhaven (Bamber Bridge) - Residential mental health rehabilitation for adults with enduring mental health needs.
- The Hamptons (Bamber Bridge) - 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.
Evermore Care Ltd and Active Pathways Ltd are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.