Stadium - Electrician

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Complimentary matchday tickets

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced Stadium Electrician to deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the stadium, ensuring safe and compliant operation. You will work with the Maintenance Manager and Facilities team to support matchdays, events, and day-to-day operations.

The role requires lead electrician on site responsibilities, qualifications including 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and experience with CAFM systems such as Halo.

Qualifications

• Lead electrician on site with electrical maintenance experience
• Relevant electrical qualifications including 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience with CAFM systems such as Halo
• Experience in stadium, events venue, or large public building environment
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and matchdays

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across stadium electrical systems
• Deliver reactive maintenance and repairs to minimise operational disruption
• Lead electrician on site, undertaking electrical maintenance and repair works
• Be responsible for matchday and event-related electrical requirements and support operations

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Health & safety awareness

Independent working

Prioritisation skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Halo CAFM system

Job description

Location: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham

Department: Operations

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing its part in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England's second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. The journey we're on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes, and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.

The Role

As Stadium Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the stadium, ensuring all electrical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant regulations.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and wider Facilities team, you will support matchdays, events, and day-to-day stadium operations while helping to drive continual improvements to the Club's electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across all stadium electrical systems
• Deliver reactive maintenance and repairs to minimise operational disruption
• Accurately record completed works and remedial actions using Halo
• Respond to and prioritise maintenance requests through the Club's CAFM system

Electrical Operations

• Act as the lead electrician on site, undertaking electrical maintenance and repair works
• Hold and maintain relevant electrical qualifications including 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Manage electrical materials and stock, ensuring parts are available when required
• Monitor stadium electrical infrastructure and identify improvement opportunities

Matchday & Event Support

• Be responsible for matchday and event-related electrical requirements
• Support matchday operations and attend fixtures as the on-site electrician
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly to ensure a seamless supporter experience
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance team to support stadium operations

Wider Maintenance Support

• Assist with general stadium maintenance activities where required
• Support facility preparations before and after matches and events
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment across the stadium estate
• Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to health and safety
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required
• 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification
• Experience within a stadium, events venue, commercial, or large public building environment
• Experience using CAFM systems such as Halo
• Knowledge of building services maintenance and compliance requirements

Benefits of Being Blues

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Complimentary matchday tickets
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and wellbeing of our players is our top priority and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all.