Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Astley View Care Home, Chorley
£32,000 per annum, with Overtime Paid at £16.41 per Hour
37.5 Hours Per Week | Full Time | Permanent

Looking for a Maintenance Role Where Your Skills Really Matter?

At Astley View Care Home, every repair, improvement and safety check directly contributes to the comfort, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

We're growing our Facilities & Maintenance Team and are looking for a proactive, skilled, and reliable Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to help keep our award-winning care home safe, compliant, and operating at its very best.

Whether you're already an experienced multi-trade maintenance professional or have developed your skills across several disciplines during your career, this is an opportunity to join a well-supported organisation that genuinely values your contribution.

Why Join Evermore Care?

At Evermore Care, we're proud to provide exceptional environments for both residents and employees. Our homes are recognised for their high standards, outstanding facilities, and supportive culture.

What You'll Receive

• £32,000 annual salary
• Overtime opportunities paid at £16.41 per hour
• 33 days annual leave per year (25 days plus Bank Holidays)
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £500
• Health Cash Plan including:
  • Dental cover
  • Optical cover
  • Virtual GP access
  • Counselling services
  • Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to work within one of the North West's highest-rated care providers

About the Role

As our Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring Astley View remains a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

No two days are the same. You'll be involved in everything from planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to refurbishment projects and compliance checks.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and can confidently turn their hand to multiple maintenance disciplines.

What You'll Be Doing

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Respond quickly and effectively to maintenance requests.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across a variety of systems and equipment.
• Help ensure buildings, fixtures and facilities remain fully operational.

Multi-Trade Repairs & Improvements

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work across multiple disciplines.
• Undertake decorating, minor refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Complete basic electrical, plumbing, joinery and building fabric repairs.
• Install and maintain fixtures, fittings and equipment as required.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct routine health and safety inspections.
• Complete fire safety checks and associated record keeping.
• Identify maintenance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support compliance with statutory and company requirements.

Contractor & Operational Support

• Assist with contractor inductions and site coordination.
• Work collaboratively with managers and operational teams.
• Support maintenance requirements across other locations when required.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and professional environment throughout the service.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in practical, adaptable individuals who have experience across a range of maintenance disciplines and enjoy solving problems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience carrying out maintenance work across multiple trades.
• Knowledge of areas such as:
• Basic electrical repairs
• Plumbing
• Joinery
• Building fabric maintenance
• Grounds maintenance
• General property upkeep
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full willingness to travel between sites when required.

Desirable

• Experience working within care homes, healthcare settings, housing, education, hospitality or facilities management.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, training or qualifications.
• A desire to continue developing your multi-trade skills.
• Understanding of compliance, health and safety, and building maintenance standards.

About Astley View Care Home

Astley View is a stunning purpose-built, 90-bed care home in Chorley, providing residential, dementia and respite care.

Designed with residents' comfort and wellbeing in mind, the home features exceptional facilities including:

• Cinema Room
• Traditional Sweet Shop
• Hair & Beauty Salon
• Video Call Lounges
• Beautiful communal spaces

Astley View is a vibrant, welcoming community where residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life and colleagues are supported to succeed.

Why Your Work Matters

Behind every outstanding care home is a great maintenance team.

Your work ensures residents live in a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment, allowing our care teams to focus on delivering exceptional support. Every repair completed, every issue resolved and every improvement made has a direct impact on the daily lives of the people who call Astley View home.

Join Our Team

If you're a versatile maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued and no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create an outstanding environment where residents can live well and thrive.

Evermore Care Ltd and Active Pathways Ltd are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and able to succeed.