General maintenance Work, Jobs in Appley Bridge, Lan (with Salaries)

Care Home Maintenance Operative
Haighfield Care Home —Wigan Central
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- In-person
- Free parking
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10d
Gardener/Handyman
Select Renewbles —Ormskirk
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Power tools
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4d
General Labourer/Driver Timber Merchant
TimberMines Ltd —Wigan
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Lifeguard
Total Fitness —Wigan
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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7d
Laboratory Scientist with DNA & Genetics Team (Location: Warrington, Cheshire)
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Training and Resource Planner
John Robson (Metals) Ltd —Preston
- £33,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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3d
General Maintenance Technician
HAL Facilities Management Ltd —Manchester
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Sick pay
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Maintenance Operative
RSJB Quality Care Homes Limited —Wirral
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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7d
Marketing Administration Assistant
Care Surgical Ltd —Burscough
- £26,566.80 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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3d
Scheduling Clerical Assistant - Day work 08.00am - 16.00pm
Northernshire FM Ltd —Leyland
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Regional Administrator
Eden Futures —Chorley
- £25,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
11d
Self Employed Handyman
Dreamwell Limited —Manchester
- From £180 a day
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Driving
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7d
Community Support Worker
N-Able Services Ltd —Preston
- From £15.52 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
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6d
Production Operative
Rainbow Dust —Preston
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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13d
Semi Skilled Operative
Structures Group —Leigh
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
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11d
Multi-Trade Operative (Joinery/plumbing/tiling etc)
Sterling Services (northern) LTD —Wigan
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Sick pay
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Paint Sprayer
The Vella Group —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Corporate Contract Administrator
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Chorley
- £28,083.60 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Maintenance Coordinator / Administrator
PEI Delta Electrical Contractors —Poulton le Fylde
- £27,250 - £28,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
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5d
Landscape Technician
Sanctuary Group —Liverpool
- £26,442 - £27,833 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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12d

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Care Home Maintenance Operative

Haighfield Care Home -
Wigan Central

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £13 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Care home
Maintenance
Plumbing
Joinery
Roofing
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: Care Home Maintenance Operative
Location: Haighfield Care Home, Wigan, with travel to other sites as needed
Salary: £13 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours support)
Reports To: Maintenance Manager and Management Team
Start Date: ASAP

Probation: 6 months

About Us

M&A is a family-run business with deep roots in Wigan, specialising in both care home management and residential property services. With a long-standing history in the area, we operate multiple care homes and manage a portfolio of properties, all guided by a commitment to quality, community, and compassionate service. Our focus is on delivering excellent care and maintaining safe, well-managed homes for residents and tenants alike.

Haighfield Care Home,established in 1990 and located in Wigan with views over the scenic Douglas Valley, is a family-run home guided by the principle of “Care with Dignity.” We provide nursing, residential, and respite care in a warm, supportive environment. Our experienced team is committed to delivering personalised care that respects the individual needs of each resident, making sure they feel comfortable, valued, and well looked after every day.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly capable, multi-skilled Maintenance Operative with proven experience working specifically within a care home setting. This is a hands-on role requiring a broad skillset across multiple trades, combined with a strong understanding of compliance, safety standards, and the sensitivities of working around vulnerable residents.

You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-functioning environment, ensuring all works are carried out with minimal disruption to residents.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and team members, responding promptly and respectfully to maintenance-related concerns.
Carry out a wide range of routine maintenance tasks across the home, including:
Basic joinery and carpentry repairs
Lock and door hardware maintenance
Minor plumbing and electrical work
Painting, decorating, and general touch-ups
Flooring repairs and replacements
Servicing general equipment and systems
External building maintenance (gutter cleaning, minor roof repairs)
Lead by example when coordinating contractors and tasks efficiently.
Maintain and prioritise a shared “to-do” list of property maintenance tasks.
Monitor and perform health and safety checks, including:
Fire drills and fire alarm tests
Emergency lighting inspections
Water temperature and Legionella checks
Bed, mattress, and equipment inspections
Call nurse point
Ensure timely completion and accurate recording of all safety and regulatory checks.
Work flexibly to assist with moving furniture and improving space usage.
Be available for emergency call-outs, paid at time-and-a-half (mileage reimbursed at 45p/mile).
Use cost-effective maintenance solutions to help reduce costs and minimise vacancy turnaround times.
Maintain a proactive, structured approach to preventative maintenance.
Work occasionally at secondary sites: Beeches Care Home (Coppel), Willows Care Home (Chester), and M&A Management (Wigan) (mileage reimbursed at 45p/mile).

What We’re Looking For

Proven maintenance experience (within a care environment or similar is essential)
Basic skills in plumbing, joinery, electrics, and general building upkeep
Ideally, experience as a plasterer or roofer
Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A flexible and reliable approach to working hours and emergency call-outs
Understanding of and commitment to health and safety and safeguarding
Must have a full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Additional Information

Uniform: Company polo/sweatshirt provided; own work trousers and safety footwear required.
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata), inclusive of bank holidays. Time off between Christmas and New Year is restricted.
Transport & Parking: Mileage reimbursed for approved travel. Free staff parking is available at all care homes and head office.
Communication: Use of WhatsApp is essential for team coordination.
DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS check is required.
Probation: 6 months, with performance reviews after 3 and 6 months.

Join Us

At Haighfield Care Home, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer the chance to be part of something meaningful. You’ll be welcomed into a team that supports each other, values your work, and puts the wellbeing of residents at the heart of everything we do.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

Maintenance : 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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