Facilities Technician: Maintenance & Safety Expert

Warner Bros. Discovery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance's Soho Square operation sits within the Facilities team, providing essential support to a busy, creative environment for clients, staff and productions. The role is hands-on and varied, covering maintenance, office moves, safety initiatives and site improvement projects.

You will work with staff and third-party contractors, perform regular facility checks for health and safety, and participate in risk assessments and staff inductions.

Qualifications

• Good general carpentry, metal work and plumbing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in facility maintenance roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create an immediate rapport with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is clean and in proper working order at all times.
• Provide first-line support to all staff and clients for any facility maintenance issues.
• Liaise with and coordinate third-party contractors where necessary, including cleaners, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and pest control providers.
• Liaise with operational and scheduling staff to ensure the seamless delivery of services.
• Manage the inventory of furniture and the moving and installation of furniture according to staff and client needs, including heavy lifting.
• Carry out regular facility checks related to health and safety, including weekly fire alarm checks, general site condition, fire door inspections and PPE stock, and maintain complete records of these checks for audit purposes.
• Conduct risk assessments and staff safety inductions, and maintain complete records of these duties for audit purposes.
• Carry out ad hoc decorating, carpentry or installation work where required.
• Be part of the team of fire wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.
• Work occasional out-of-hours shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Skills

Carpentry/machinery basics

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Job description

Skydance's Soho Square operation sits within the Facilities team, providing essential support to a busy, creative environment for clients, staff and productions. The role is hands-on and varied, covering maintenance, office moves, safety initiatives and site improvement projects.

You will work with staff and third-party contractors, perform regular facility checks for health and safety, and participate in risk assessments and staff inductions.