Building Services Multis Skilled Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Park Central; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theatre company in Park Central is seeking a Building Services Multis Skilled Technician to maintain and ensure optimal condition of the theatre and its facilities. Candidates should possess experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry, as well as a valid UK driving licence. The role includes various maintenance activities both reactive and preventative, with emphasis on teamwork and communication. Competitive benefits include holiday entitlement, employee assistance service access, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Free-to-use employee assistance service

Staff ticket discount

25% Season Ticket discount on parking

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in theatres or similar venues.
• Customer-focused settings experience preferred.
• Experience in similar-sized organisations, ideally in producing theatre.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and upkeep of the Rep and its associated buildings.
• Provide technical and physical assistance for maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment, plants and assets remain in optimal working condition.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Building fabric maintenance

Strong communication

Numeracy

UK driving licence

Tools

Forklift certification

Working-at-height certification

PAT testing certification

Job description

Established in 1913, The Rep has an unparalleled history as a pioneering repertory theatre and the launch-pad for some of the most exciting talent in UK theatre both past and present. Today it is a producing powerhouse with three auditoria as well as extensive on-site production facilities.

The Building Services Multis Skilled Technician works within the Facilities and Operations Team and is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the Rep and its associated buildings providing technical and physical assistance for a variety of maintenance activities including both reactive and planned preventative ensuring that our equipment, plants and assets remain in optimal working condition, preventing failures and breakdowns of systems and installations.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in theatres or similar venues and skills in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and building fabric. Strong communication, numeracy, and a UK driving licence are essential. Forklift, working-at-height, and PAT testing certifications are required or must be gained during probation. Experience in customer-focused settings and similar-sized organisations, ideally in producing theatre, is preferred.


If this could be you, we’d love to hear from you.


For further details about the role, The Rep visit our website https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/about-us/jobs-vacancies/.

Please apply direct via the application portal on the Rep website.


Deadline for applications is Friday 29th August 2025 at noon.


Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits

- Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays
- A day off for your birthday
- Free-to-use employee assistance service
- Staff ticket discount (when available)
- Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
- 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
- £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
- We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.


If you have any questions, reach out to us at [e-mail].

It’s important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.