Maintenance Assistant

Golearnleicestershire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a maintenance operative to keep the theatre site in top condition. You will assist with daily upkeep, carry out repairs from the maintenance log, and coordinate with contractors for planned and reactive work.

The role requires basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical knowledge, strong teamwork, and a solid commitment to health and safety. Hybrid working options may be available depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance work with problem solving in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.
• Ability to liaise with contractors, staff and the public with a focus on Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs from the maintenance log and liaise with contractors.
• Assist staff with general upkeep of the building.
• Perform regular compliance checks including asbestos and legionella as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent initiative

Health and Safety

Tools

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 42pw Tuesday to Saturday
Worker Type: Onsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £30,000 (Level one) rising to - £30,900 (Level 3) per annum
Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are very pleased to be able to further expand the Maintenance team to ensure the site is kept to a good standard for public and incoming companies, cast and crew. Assist staff with general upkeep of the building, carry out repairs from the maintenance log and liaise with contractors, for planned and reactive maintenance. Performing regular compliance checks such as asbestos or legionella as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to work as part of the team and on your own initiative, problem solving with experience of a similar maintenance background.
• Experience with tools and an understanding of basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.
• Experience and ability to liaise with contractors, staff and members of the public.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.

-This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Andrew Monaghan by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews will be held: within two weeks of closing date.

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