Job Advert – Maintenance Technician
Reporting to: Facilities and Technical Manager
Trafalgar Entertainment connects people through creative, innovative experiences by providing inspiring entertainment for everyone for life. At G Live, we are now recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.
About G Live
Opened in 2011 G Live, Guildford is a landmark building. With inspirational architecture, light-filled foyers and a programme incorporating the best in live music, big name comedy, dance and classical, G Live is truly a venue for everyone. We also host community events and functions including conferences, parties, and weddings. The Main Hall is a highly flexible space with a seated capacity of 1,031 rising to 1,700 in standing format. It has class-leading acoustics, excellent technical facilities and is highly accessible. The venue includes the Bellerby Studio and the Glass Room (both 100 capacity) and a range of meeting and function rooms.
About the Role
Under the direction of the Facilities & Technical Manager, the main responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician role will be to deliver a programme of planned and reactive building, plant and equipment maintenance across G Live. To keep the building looking clean and presentable and in a good working order.
This is an interesting and varied post assisting the Facilities & Technical Manager in preparing, managing and delivering planned and reactive building, plant and equipment maintenance at G Live. Previous practical maintenance experience is essential, and you will ideally have experience of painting, plumbing, woodworking, minor fault finding and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
You will possess good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be organised and motivated with the ability to effectively analyse problems and prioritise your workload.
About you / Requirements
We are looking for individuals that can work as part of a team and individually to achieve excellent customer service and to deliver our values: creativity, collaboration, excellence, and respect.
Key attributes:
This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. You will be required to adopt a flexible approach to your role and responsibilities. From time to time, you may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with your skills, experience and capabilities.
Your experience:
Essential
· A good team player.
· Experience working in a maintenance role, and work on general building maintenance.
· Good knowledge of Health and Safety including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
· Experience of PAT testing and basic electrical maintenance.
· Experience in working to maintenance and service contracts.
· Physically fit and be able to lift and carry light items of equipment and furniture.
· Able to use and maintain basic power tools.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
· Proven ability to respond positively to a pressurised environment and adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Desirable
· An understanding of fire safety including previous experience of the operation of fire alarm panels.
· An understanding of security requirements in a technical environment.
· Experience in theatre environment.
· Formal Health and Safety training to an intermediate standard, e.g., IOSH Working Safely.
· Plumbing or Electrical trade experience.
· Formal qualification in a trade.
Personal
· The role includes regular manual handling, lone and assisted lifting tasks.
· A flexible attitude and willing to work to meet programming requirements, including evenings, weekends and banks holidays as required.
· A willingness to undertake developmental opportunities.
Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Trafalgar Entertainment and G Live please see https://glive.co.uk.
Application Process
If successful, you will be invited to an interview.