Facilities Operative (Trade) – Electrical & Mechanical

Birmingham Hippodrome; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier entertainment venue in Birmingham seeks a Facilities Operative (Trade) – Electrical & Mechanical to lead maintenance tasks. This role involves hands-on scheduled and reactive maintenance of building systems, working under the Facilities Manager to ensure high operational standards. Candidates should have significant experience as an electrician or mechanic and possess skills in general maintenance tasks. The position offers a dynamic work environment with various shifts, contributing to maintaining the establishment's safety and functionality.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted public transport pass

Discounted gym membership

Free life assurance and critical health insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical trade.
• Experience in building maintenance, painting, and woodworking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on electrical trade and undertake scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist the Facilities Manager in operational tasks.
• Set routine tasks and duties for the team.

Skills

Hands-on experience as an electrician

Building maintenance skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Office 365 usage

Job description

Job Description

Early applications are encouraged - we may invite candidates to a video interview before the application deadline, and we reserve the right to close this role early if we have sufficient applications.

THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT :

Birmingham Hippodrome has been entertaining audiences for 125 years and welcomes over 500,000 visitors every year. The Facilities team play a crucial role in ensuring Birmingham Hippodrome is a safe place to visit and work, the building is maintained to the highest standards, and a proactive approach to maintenance is adopted. We keep the curtain up and the show going on!

“Working with the Facilities team at Birmingham Hippodrome has been a rewarding experience over the past six years. Maintaining high standards of safety and functionality is a priority I take seriously, and I’m proud to be part of what keeps this dynamic cultural hub thriving.” - Faz Munna, Facilities Manager

THIS ROLE :

This role will cover 40 hours per week, split into 5 shifts of 8 hours. Shifts will include daytime, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, and will be allocated in advance on a rota basis. The successful applicant must be willing to work at these times.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Operative (Trade) – Electrical & Mechanical will lead on our electrical trade, undertaking hands‑on scheduled & reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring that they are carried out to the highest standards within agreed timescales. They will assist the Facilities Manager and Head of Department to ensure that the building systems and services are maintained and operated to the highest standards, minimising equipment down time and ensuring repairs are completed in a timely manner.

Supported by the Facilities Manager, the role will act as day lead for the team, including setting routine tasks and duties as per the agreed rota. This role will also support the mechanical & electrical engineer with plant room maintenance and building management systems.

For full details of the role and the person we’re looking for, please download the job description at the bottom of this page.

ABOUT YOU :

We’re looking for someone with demonstrable hands‑on experience as an electrician or mechanic, especially if you have specialist training or qualifications. You’ll also need a good general experience of other hands‑on skills like building maintenance, painting, woodworking and lamp replacement. You’ll have a good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills, including using Office 365.

OUR ESTATE :

Birmingham Hippodrome estate is based in Southside, Birmingham, and includes :

• Our main auditorium (seating 1850) and stagehouse
• A multi‑format studio theatre (seating 209)
• Associated rehearsal studios
• Public, operational and administrative spaces
• The Southside Building, let as commercial office space.
• Parts of the estate are occupied by partner organisations (Birmingham Royal Ballet, FABRIC, One Dance UK).

OUR BENEFITS :

• 30 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted public transport pass
• Discounted car parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Show ticket offers
• Personal Growth Fund - up to £175 a year to spend on your physical and mental wellbeing
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Free life assurance and critical health insurance
• Discounted private health cover
• Enhanced maternity / adoption / paternity pay
• Free flu jab
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Recognising under‑representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and people with disabilities, we particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds and identities.

Please download the job description below for full details of the role. We can't wait to find out how your skills and experience make you a great candidate to work at Birmingham Hippodrome.