Maintenance Supervisor Facilities & Stadium Operations · The City Ground

Nottingham Forest; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee building maintenance across its facilities. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, relevant trade qualifications, and experience in general maintenance. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance the operational efficiency of a prestigious club, while enjoying perks such as event tickets and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about facilities management.

Benefits

Opportunity to access tickets for events

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to high street and gym discounts

Discount within our Club shop

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Strong background in electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance tasks across club facilities and lead a small team.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Electrical certification

Plumbing certification

General building maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Conflict resolution

Team management

UK driving licence

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ and The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 27th April 2025

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee general building maintenance across the club’s facilities, including The City Ground and Training Ground. Responsibilities include routine upkeep, repairs, and leading a small maintenance team and contractors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance work, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with safety standards. Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Supervisor will support team performance and maintain a positive work environment.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a small multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and maintain team morale.
• Conduct routine inspections and repairs (e.g., mechanical systems, alarms, manual repairs like carpentry and painting).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain tools, record maintenance activities, and manage stock levels.
• Identify and address recurring maintenance issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake additional duties as required.
• Participation in training and professional development opportunities.
• Undertake any other tasks deemed reasonable within your skill set and role.
• This is a 5 out of 7-day role. You will be required to work on weekend and evening matchdays.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Supervisory experience with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., electrical or plumbing certification).
• Previous electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance experience.
• Experience in planning and carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience overseeing a multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Experience working within health and safety regulations and ensuring compliance.
• Ability to resolve team conflicts and motivate staff.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.