Facilities Operative

The Jockey Club; St Helens; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash back plan

Pension scheme

Free race day & events access

Job summary

The Jockey Club seeks a skilled Facilities Operative to join the Aintree & Haydock Park Facilities Team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across racecourse buildings, hospitality areas, stables and external spaces, with emphasis on joinery and plumbing.

You will inspect facilities, prepare for race days, and work safely while recording completed work. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and race days, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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 to diagnose issues and complete repairs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake joinery and carpentry repairs including doors, locks, gates, fencing, seating and timber structures.
• Complete plumbing maintenance and repairs (leaks, taps, toilets, sinks, pipework, drainage).
• Carry out general building maintenance (patch plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Inspect buildings and facilities, identify issues and escalate when needed.
• Prepare facilities for race days and events, including installing temporary infrastructure.
• Maintain safety and record completed work.
• Collaborate with wider team and work flexibly including weekends and on-call.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

General maintenance

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Job description

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., Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the racecourse estate, ensuring buildings and facilities remain safe, operational and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.