Maintenance Assistant

Luton Town FC; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Town FC is seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day maintenance of all club sites, including the Stadium, Training Ground and ClubShop. The role requires flexibility for matchdays and out-of-hours work across venues, with duties spanning general upkeep, cleaning and basic repairs.

Applicants should have a practical understanding of maintenance and safety, and be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of safety practices and compliant with site rules.
• Willingness to work across multiple Club sites and on matchdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance tasks across Club premises.
• Assist in decorating, cleaning and minor repairs.
• Clear blockages, clean drains and maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Ensure gutters, gullies and drains are free from debris.
• Assist with snow clearance and gritting during adverse weather.
• Transport furniture and assist contractors on site.
• Maintain flooring, walls and furniture during off-peak periods.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

Maintenance qualification

Job description

The purpose of the role is to provide day to day maintenance support as part of the Facilities team to ensure the smooth running of the Clubs operations. The role reports into the Site & Facilities Manager, who will oversee all works required and manage the department accordingly. This is a busy and varied role, where matchday and work out of hours is required across all Club sites; Stadium, Brache (Training Ground), Ely Way, ClubShop and Powercourt.

• To assist in the general day to day building maintenance across all of the Clubs premises
• To assist in the decoration of surfaces as required
• To assist in the clearing of blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and clean up spillages as required
• To assist and ensure that gullies, guttering, drains etc. are kept free from debris
• To assist and ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to all Club sites particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g., clearing snow, gritting etc.)
• To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required
• To undertake transportation tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture across the various Club premises
• To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors
• To assist in the maintenance of flooring, washing of walls and cleaning of furniture during the closed season and after matchdays
• To assist in maintaining the security of all Club sites, this will require on rotation opening and locking up of various sites including lights and internal doors over weekends and evening games/ events
• To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply.

• Whilst a formal qualification is desirable, a knowledge of general maintenance is important.
• This a Full-Time role
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK