Maintenance Manager — Care Home (Dementia)

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

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.