Facilities Assistant (Plumbing & Maintenance)

Drayton Manor; Tamworth; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Free park access

Free theme park tickets

Discounts

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Training & development

Job summary

Drayton Manor Resort is seeking a Facilities Assistant with plumbing experience to join our Facilities team. You’ll maintain park, resort and site systems, undertaking plumbing work on water, drainage and boiler systems, and perform repairs across carpentry, painting and minor electrical tasks where qualified.

We value practical, hands-on professionals with time-served plumbing knowledge, a strong health and safety mindset and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised qualification in Plumbing and another relevant maintenance trade.
• Practical, time-served experience in plumbing and general building, facilities, estates or property maintenance.
• Good knowledge of fresh and waste water systems and drainage.
• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Hands-on approach and ability to tackle a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm when dealing with unexpected issues.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the park and resort.
• Undertaking plumbing work on fresh and waste water systems across our various business areas.
• Maintaining and servicing water, drainage and gas boiler systems.
• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating and minor electrical work where appropriately qualified.
• Completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Responding to maintenance issues and emergency call-outs when required.
• Helping keep guest-facing and back-of-house areas safe, clean and fully operational.
• Supporting water testing programmes and working with specialist contractors where required.
• Liaising with third-party contractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and supporting Health & Safety requirements.
• Working closely with the wider Facilities team to keep the resort operating smoothly, seven days a week.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Plumbing qualification

Maintenance trade qualification

Tools

Gas boiler systems

Water testing

Job description

Join the team behind the magic at Drayton Manor Resort!

Drayton Manor is the leading best-value family theme park in the Midlands, welcoming thousands of guests throughout the year. Behind every great day out is a dedicated team working hard to keep the park, resort and facilities running safely and smoothly.

We’re now looking for a Facilities Assistant with plumbing experience and relevant qualifications to join our friendly and hardworking Facilities team.

If you're practical, hands-on and enjoy a role where every day brings something different, this could be your next great opportunity!

The Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you'll be an important part of the team responsible for maintaining the park, resort and wider site. From keeping essential water and drainage systems working to tackling day-to-day repairs, you'll help make sure everything is ready for our guests and colleagues.

You'll get involved in a wide range of work, including:

• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the park and resort.

• Undertaking plumbing work on fresh and waste water systems across our various business areas.

• Maintaining and servicing water, drainage and gas boiler systems.

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating and minor electrical work where appropriately qualified.

• Completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance checks.

• Responding to maintenance issues and emergency call-outs when required.

• Helping keep guest-facing and back-of-house areas safe, clean and fully operational.

• Supporting water testing programmes and working with specialist contractors where required.

• Liaising with third-party contractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Keeping accurate maintenance records and supporting Health & Safety requirements.

• Working closely with the wider Facilities team to keep the resort operating smoothly, seven days a week.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You could be working on a plumbing issue one day, carrying out preventative maintenance the next, or helping prepare the park for another busy day of guests.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

You’ll ideally have:

• An industry-recognised qualification in Plumbing and another relevant maintenance trade.

• Practical, time-served experience in plumbing and general building, facilities, estates or property maintenance.

• Good knowledge of fresh and waste water systems and drainage.

• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance.

• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to tackle a variety of maintenance tasks.

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm when dealing with unexpected issues.

• A positive, enthusiastic and reliable attitude.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team.

• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining high standards.

Experience in carpentry, painting and decorating, general handyman work or gas boiler systems would also be advantageous.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, professional and takes pride in keeping things working behind the scenes.

Be Part of Something Special

Working in Facilities at Drayton Manor isn't your typical maintenance role.

You’ll be working in a unique environment where your work directly contributes to creating great days out for families. From our theme park and resort to our behind-the-scenes facilities, you’ll help keep everything running safely and efficiently.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, have opportunities to develop your skills and work in an environment where there is always something happening.

What You'll Get

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 30 days' holiday entitlement

• Free admission for you and 4 guests to Drayton Manor, Waterworld and West Midlands Safari Park

• Free theme park ticket allocation across our UK sites

• Discounts across catering and retail outlets

• Subsidised meals while on duty

• Free on-site parking

• Employee benefits and assistance programme

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A supportive and friendly working environment

• The opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the Midlands' best-known family attractions

The Details

Hours:40 hours per week
Contract:Full-time, permanent
Start:Immediate start available

The park operates 7 days a week, so occasional weekend work will be required on a planned and programmed basis, with prior notification. Emergency call-out cover may also be required from time to time.