Acer Lodge Care Home, Blackburn - Maintenance Manager

EQ Care Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

½ day off for your birthday

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance scheme

Contributory pension

Learning & Development opportunities

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review service

Refer a friend scheme (£500)

Job summary

EQ Care Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Acer Lodge in Blackburn. You will be responsible for maintaining the premises and grounds to high standards, ensuring safety and comfort for residents, visitors and staff.

The role focuses on proactive maintenance, safety compliance and supporting a dementia-friendly environment. You will follow company policies, attend mandatory training, and contribute to continuous service improvements while working 40 hours per week at Acer Lodge.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and facilities management.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations (COSHH, risk assessment).
• Proactive in suggesting process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve performance.
• Experience in a care home environment is preferred.
• Proficient in IT, MS Office and internal applications; quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance log daily and coordinate repairs with engineers with Home Manager approval.
• Conduct safety and maintenance checks daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually (e.g., water temp monitoring, legionella).
• Understand and follow home emergency procedures (fire safety, gas leak protocols).
• Maintain equipment (e.g., Vent-Axia fans) and keep records per company guidelines.
• Perform basic electrical safety checks and report faults to Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Process improvement

Willingness to learn

Care home environment experience

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Manager

£32,000 per annum

40 hours per week

Acer Lodge, Eleanor Street, Blackburn, BB1 1GA

Role Overview

Do you want to be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about you? If the answer is yes, what are you waiting for? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing organisation as the Maintenance Manager at Acer Lodge. In this important role, you will be at the heart of the home, helping to create a safe, comfortable, and pleasant environment for the people who live here. You will be responsible for ensuring that the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, supporting both the wellbeing and safety of residents, visitors, and staff. This role is ideally suited to someone who is people-focused and takes pride in creating supportive environments. You will play a key part in enabling residents to live as freely and independently as possible through effective maintenance and upkeep of the home. As part of your role, you will be expected to follow all company policies and attend mandatory training, including training focused on supporting people living with dementia, as well as key areas such as privacy, dignity, inclusion, diversity, and equality.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review the maintenance log at the start of each day, addressing required repairs or coordinating with engineers/service agents as needed, with approval from the Home Manager.
• Conduct all required safety and maintenance checks on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis (e.g., water temperature monitoring, legionella prevention, etc.).
• Understand and adhere to the home’s emergency procedures, including fire safety and gas leak protocols.
• Maintain designated equipment (e.g., Vent-Axia fans) as assigned by the Home Manager, ensuring all records are kept in line with company guidelines.
• Perform basic electrical safety checks on equipment, including visual inspections of plugs and cables for damage, ensuring labelling is correct and legible. Report any faults to the Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.

Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

• Relevant experience in building maintenance.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment procedures.
• Proactive in sharing ideas to improve processes and efficiency.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve performance.
• Willing to go the extra mile to ensure a high standard of service.
• Experience within a care home environment.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

The Care Home and Company

Acer Lodge opened in July 2024; a 70 bed nursing and dementia specialist care home in the heart of Blackburn, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Acer Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Acer Lodge.

Benefits of working at EQ Care

• ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
• Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
• Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
• Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
• Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
• Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)

Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, with at least 14 months remaining on your visa. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice