Facilities Technician

Butlin's Conferences & Events; Minehead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's Conferences & Events in Minehead is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to carry out maintenance and repair work across guest areas and back-of-house spaces. You will perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general upkeep with a practical, safety-conscious approach.

Working onsite, you will support guest experiences by keeping facilities in good repair, stock supplies, and coordinate with the maintenance team to minimise disruption to guests and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Fixing dripping taps, unblocking sinks, repairing door handles.
• Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, and fuses.
• Hanging pictures, installing shelves, curtain rails assembling furniture and basic cabinet works
• Fixing toilets, toilet cisterns and clearing drains.
• Painting and decorating minor areas, preparation and making good.
• Groundskeeping including basic gardening, cleaning gutters and changeable weather preparation.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent work

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The role of a Facilities technician is to perform diverse maintenance and repair tasks in residential or commercial areas across the business, covering minor plumbing (leaks/toilets), electrical (bulbs, smoke alarms and fuses) carpentry (shelves, doors and cabinets. Painting, decorating and general upkeep like gardening or appliance installation, requiring practical skills and service that require a broad skillset.

Department Facilities Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Minehead Workplace type Onsite

General Duties & Key Accountabilities

Maintenance & Repairs examples

• Fixing dripping taps, unblocking sinks, repairing door handles patching hoels in walls.
• Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, and fuses
• Hanging pictures, installing shelves, curtain rails assembling furniture and basic cabinet works
• Fixing toilets, toilet cisterns and clearing drains
• Painting and decorating minor areas, preparation and making good
• Groundskeeping including basic gardening, cleaning gutters and changeable weather preparation

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all tasks are carried out ensuring H&S requirements are meet, including but not limited to use of PPE, ensuring machinery is handled appropriately and manual handing requirements are adhered to
• Risk assessments are reviewed and adhered to
• Regular safety inspections are carried out
• Support incident response when required.

Operational Support

• Support operational teams with repair needs for day to day tasks in residential areas, commercial areas and events, entertainment and seasonal attractions as required.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Ensure all items used adhere to Brand standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.

Guest & Team Experience

• Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
• Provide advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas.

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!