Maintenance Operative

Stevenage Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports club is seeking a Maintenance Operative to handle repairs across various facilities. This full-time role involves reactive and scheduled maintenance, requiring skills in plumbing, electrics, carpentry, and more. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, a valid driver's license, and owns the necessary tools. A meticulous and self-motivated individual will thrive in this environment, contributing to a well-maintained facility.

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience required.
• Valid full (UK) driver’s license necessary.
• Emergency first aid certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both reactive and scheduled maintenance jobs.
• Diagnose issues and suggest solutions.
• Conduct inspections to adhere to health & safety standards.

Skills

Plumbing

Basic electrics

Tiling

Carpentry

Renovation

Floor laying

Painting and decorating

Education

Maintenance Qualifications in plumbing, electrics and carpentry

Tools

Own tools

Well-maintained van

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Operative

Department

Facilities

Key Contacts (Internal)

Head of Facilities, Maintenance Staff, CEO

Location

Stevenage Football Club Offices located at The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 8RH, with duties from time to time at the Club’s First Team Training Ground, Sports Hub and Performance Centre.

Hours / Remuneration

Full-Time 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You may be required to work home match days as part of your role.

Salary dependent on hours, experience and qualification.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities, we are looking for an experienced, professional and multi-skilled Maintenance Operative / Handyman to join the Club. You will be responsible as part of a team for looking after the maintenance repairs for the portfolio of sites we operate from.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out both reactive maintenance jobs reported and scheduled maintenance jobs
• Diagnose any issues and suggest satisfactorily solutions
• Understand current health and safety regulations and requirements
• Carry out inspections to ensure all health & safety standards are being adhered to
• Carry out duties in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Provide feedback and update to the office efficiently
• Provide afterhours emergency call-out when required
• Liaise with other team members, contractors, representatives and suppliers where required
• Source and purchase materials from cost effective locations/stores as and when required

Personal Specification

Skills

Must have skills and experience in plumbing, basic electrics, tiling, carpentry, renovation, floor laying, painting and decorating

Requirements

• Maintenance Experience – 5 years
• Valid full (UK) driver’s licence
• Own a well-maintained van
• Own tools
• Advanced DBS Disclosure
• Maintenance Qualifications in general plumbing, electrics and carpentry
• Emergency first aid certificate

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and integrity at all times
• Loyal and committed
• Forward thinking
• Genuine and trustworthy

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing