Maintenance Technician

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Chelmsford is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of the Theatre. The ideal candidate will have experience in various maintenance tasks, knowledge of building systems, and a commitment to health and safety regulations. This full-time position offers flexibility for job-sharing or part-time work.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, metalwork, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of building systems and their maintenance.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the Theatre by performing maintenance tasks.
• Set up event spaces and handle deliveries.
• Assist with cellar tasks and perform basic building maintenance.
• Manage building systems to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Carpentry

Metalwork

Electrical work

Plumbing

General maintenance

Microsoft 365

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Lifting equipment

Job description

Overview

Chelmsford Theatre is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Maintenance Technician to help keep our well-loved venue running smoothly. If you’ve got a knack for problem-solving, a commitment to supporting public experiences, and a practical mindset, this is your chance to make a real impact in a vibrant, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the Theatre by performing practical maintenance and setup tasks
• Set up event spaces and handle deliveries
• Replace marketing materials across Chelmsford
• Assist with cellar tasks
• Carry out basic building maintenance and repairs, liaise with contractors, and help manage building systems to ensure efficient operations

Qualifications and skills

• Experience in carpentry, metalwork, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifting equipment
• Knowledge of building systems and their maintenance
• Experience working with the public and confidence using Microsoft 365 software to support daily tasks
• Safety-conscious with solid understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to public venues

Other details

Interviews are currently scheduled for 9 October 2025. As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.

Safeguarding

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council\'s Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.