Maintenance & Facilities Assistant

Shaftesbury Theatre; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance & Facilities Assistant to ensure the upkeep of a historic venue. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong plumbing skills and a passion for theatre, contributing to a vibrant environment where performances can thrive. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, while ensuring the theatre remains a welcoming space for all.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of plumbing and draining experience required.
• Good general maintenance skills including decoration and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of maintenance for the theatre building.
• Conduct regular inspections and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Plumbing and Draining

General Decoration

Carpentry

Numerical Literacy

Effective Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Player

Flexible Attitude

Education

Health and Safety Knowledge

Experience with Listed Buildings

Tools

Painting Tools

Maintenance Software

Job description

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Maintenance & Facilities Assistant — Shaftesbury Theatre Ltd

Application Deadline: 21st March 2025

Maintenance and Facilities Assistant

Purpose

To undertake building maintenance and facilities duties at the Shaftesbury Theatre, a grade II listed building which includes general day to day repairs, planned maintenance and debris removal. This will involve practical duties and working/liaison with sub-contractors in delegated areas. The role also requires experience in plumbing and drainage, including identifying and resolving leaks, maintaining drainage systems, and ensuring water systems function efficiently. Their line manager is the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

The Maintenance and Facilities Team plays a critical role in keeping the Theatre in a fit and functioning state that is to the satisfaction of the Company, producers and those who hire the Theatre for other functions. It is an essential role that ensures that the individuals and companies who work in Theatre are able to carry out their tasks without undue impediment and that the Theatre is presented in the best condition at all times.

Duties

· To provide a first-class level of maintenance of all the building fabric and equipment in the Shaftesbury Theatre

· To contribute to devising, reviewing and operating the maintenance procedures to ensure that they are efficient and effective at all times.

· To undertake work, as appropriate, on fabric of the building and equipment to ensure it is efficient, safe and in keeping with its listed status. Ensuring adherence to operational procedures, effective routine maintenance, cleaning and implementation of any agreed programme of replacement.

· To carry out regular maintenance inspections of the building to ensure that all areas are maintained to the highest standards reporting any shortcomings as appropriate to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

· To assist in maintaining all public areas to the highest standards. Undertaking appropriate tasks to ensure high standards of cleanliness and repair and reporting areas that require the attention of other departments and/or contractors.

· To assist in carrying out and recording the Theatre’s mandated checks and inspections to meet its Legal obligations.

· To be familiar with the Theatre’s software and reporting systems and to ensure they are kept up to date

· To assist in the maintenance of DLT Entertainment offices at 10 Bedford Square

· To ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standard.

· To maintain adequate stocks of parts, hardware and general supplies for the maintenance of the building.

· To assist in the delivery of the Theatre’s Environmental Objectives.

· To work on any special project or reasonable activity as identified by the Operations Director.

· To support the Theatre’s communication objectives by sharing information with colleagues as appropriate whilst respecting confidentiality so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively.

· To comply with all Theatre of Comedy Company policies, including the Equal Opportunities and Electronic Communications and Data Protection policies.

Person Specification

Numerically literate

The ability to work to tight deadlines

Plumbing and Draining skills with at least 2-3 years experience

Good general decoration, carpentry and maintenance skills

The ability to communicate effectively at all levels

The ability to work under pressure

A flexible attitude to working patterns

The ability to take initiative

To be a team player

Knowledge and/or qualifications in:

Painting

Working at height

Health and Safety

Previous experience of working on a listed building

A passion for Theatre

Closing application: Friday 21st March @2pm

Interview window: TBC

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV/resume detailing your qualifications and experiences, [plus any other application requirements, such as a portfolio, references, etc.]

Shaftesbury Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you require any form of accessible adjustment to this application process, please let the recruitment contact know.

Thank you for considering a career at Shaftesbury Theatre. We look forward to receiving your application!

About This Job

Employer

Shaftesbury Theatre Ltd

Job Title

Maintenance & Facilities Assistant

Type

Full-time

Location

£37250.00annually

Application Deadline

21st Mar 2025

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