Technician

Butlins; Alcombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlins in Minehead is seeking a Facilities Technician with a specialization in carpet and floor fitting to join the team. You will perform diverse maintenance tasks across residential and commercial spaces, focusing on flooring installation, basic plumbing, electrical work, and general upkeep.

The role requires practical skills, reliable manual handling, and a proactive approach to guest safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NVQ Level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction) required/ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tasks across facilities, focusing on carpet and flooring.
• Measure, prepare and install flooring and underlay.
• Replace fixtures, handle basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Ensure safety standards and brand compliance.
• Stock control and collaboration with maintenance team.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent working

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction)

NVQ Level 3 in Floorcovering (desirable)

Job description

Technician

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Minehead

Description

Technician - Specialising in Carpet and Floor Fitting.
The role of a Facilities technician is to perform diverse maintenance and repair tasks in residential or commercial areas across the business, specialising in Carpet and floor fitting along side covering minor plumbing (leaks/toilets), electrical (bulbs, smoke alarms and fuses) carpentry (shelves, doors and cabinets. Painting, decorating and general upkeep like gardening or appliance installation, requiring practical skills and service that require a broad skillset.

General Duties & Key Accountabilities

Maintenance & Repairs examples

• Fixing dripping taps, unblocking sinks, repairing door handles patching holes in walls.
• Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, and fuses
• Hanging pictures, installing shelves, curtain rails assembling furniture and basic cabinet works
• Fixing toilets, toilet cisterns and clearing drains
• Painting and decorating minor areas, preparation and making good
• Groundskeeping including basic gardening, cleaning gutters and changeable weather preparation

Carpet and Flooring examples

• Accurately measure and estimate materials required to complete task
• Ensuring area is prepared, remove old materials, clean, level and repair sub floors
• Lay underlay where required, cut, stretch and secure flooring using grippers, adhesives, tacks
• All material laid are in line with Brand Standards

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all tasks are carried out ensuring H&S requirements are meet, including but not limited to use of PPE, ensuring machinery is handled appropriately and manual handing requirements are adhered to
• Risk assessments are reviewed and adhered to
• Regular safety inspections are carried out
• Support incident response when required.

Operational Support

• Support operational teams with repair needs for day to day tasks in residential areas, commercial areas and events, entertainment and seasonal attractions as required.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Ensure all items used adhere to Brand standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as directed by the Butlins leadership team.

Guest & Team Experience

• Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
• Provide advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas.

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.NVQ level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction)
• NVQ level 3 in Floorcovering (desirable)
• NICF registered (desirable)