Facilities Operative

The Jockey Club; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash back plan

Learning & Development resources

Eyecare vouchers

Ride to work scheme

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Facilities Operative to join The Jockey Club’s Aintree & Haydock Park Facilities Team. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across racecourse buildings, hospitality areas, stabling, grandstands, offices and external areas, with emphasis on joinery and plumbing to keep venues safe and high‑standard.

Based at Aintree & Haydock Park, you’ll work 40 hours per week across a schedule that includes events, with on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, property or general building maintenance with hands‑on joinery and plumbing repairs.
• Good knowledge of general building fabric maintenance and safe working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a wider team.
• Able to adapt to changing demands in a busy environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the racecourse estate.
• Undertake joinery and carpentry repairs, including doors, locks, gates, fencing, seating, flooring and timber structures.
• Complete plumbing maintenance and repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets, sinks, pipework and drains.
• Carry out general building maintenance such as plastering, tiling, light decorating and fabric repairs.
• Inspect buildings and facilities to identify maintenance issues and escalate when specialist support is required.
• Prepare facilities for race days and events, installing and dismantling temporary fixtures and event infrastructure.
• Work safely and record completed work following health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the wider Facilities team, contractors and event organisers; support other trades and be flexible including weekends and on‑call rota.

Skills

Joinery repairs

Plumbing repairs

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Based at: Aintree & Haydock Park Racecourses

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Facilities Operative to join our Aintree & Haydock Park Facilities Team. The role will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across our racecourse buildings, hospitality areas, stabling facilities, grandstands, offices and external areas. With a focus on joinery, plumbing and general building maintenance, you'll help ensure our racecourses remain safe, operational and presented to a high standard throughout the year.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Facilities Operative will

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the racecourse estate, ensuring buildings and facilities remain safe, operational and well maintained.
• Undertake joinery and carpentry repairs, including doors, locks, gates, fencing, seating, flooring, shelving and timber structures.
• Complete plumbing maintenance and repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets, sinks, pipework, valves, drainage and sanitary facilities.
• Carry out a range of general building maintenance, including patch plastering, tiling, minor decorating and fabric repairs.
• Inspect buildings, hospitality areas, public facilities, stables and external structures, identifying and resolving maintenance issues or escalating where specialist support is required.
• Prepare facilities for race days and major events, including installing, moving and dismantling temporary fixtures, barriers, signage, furniture and other event infrastructure, and respond quickly to any maintenance issues during events.
• Always Work safely and professionally, following health and safety requirements and racecourse procedures, maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles, and accurately recording completed work.
• Work closely with the wider Facilities team, racecourse colleagues, contractors and event organisers, supporting other trades as required and working flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and participation in an on-call rota.

About you

• Proven experience in facilities, property or general building maintenance, with hands‑on experience in joinery and plumbing repairs.
• Good knowledge of general building fabric maintenance and safe working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and complete repairs effectively.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as being a supportive member of the wider team.
• Able to prioritise your workload and respond effectively to changing demands in a busy environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance activities.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and race days; experience within a sporting, leisure, hospitality or events environment would be an advantage.

What we offer in return

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge - along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award‑winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.