Multi-Skilled General Trades Technician

Roles and Responsibilities:

OVERVIEW

• Completing reactive and planned maintenance tasks as directed to do so. This includes basic repairs to woodwork metalwork decorating flooring and other building fabric work.
• Where previous experience or qualifications are held eg Plumbing Electrical or other trade the maintenance tasks will include the skills held as deemed required by the Facilities Supervisor or Manager.
• To undertake inhouse training and inductions as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor/ Facilities Coordinator.
• To work flexibly as part of a team and assist all other departments when necessary to enable the venue to operate effectively.

Other duties:

• Undertake general building maintenance works to Company facilities and equipment.
• Operate a planned preventative maintenance scheme to all Coventry Building Society Arena doors locks ironmongery door furniture fixtures fittings fire doors emergency lights water compliance plant checks.
• To undertake and carry out ladders steps and access equipment inspections and record findings.

• Supports and advise the Maintenance Supervisor/ Facilities Coordinator of new designs and improvements to facilities to improve the quality and efficiency of the service provided.

• Supports the Facilities Supervisor/Head of Facilities in liaising with managers contractors other agencies in connection with exhibitions designs displays events to include security improvements or other specialised building and construction work.
• Maintain awareness and adheres to current good working practices that conform to health and safety regulations and legislation.
• Advises the Facilities Supervisor or other managers of incidents or readings which may indicate serious existing or potential problems so an informed judgment can be made.
• Work a 40 hour 4 on 4 off shift pattern including weekends to cover the Arenas programme of special events and match days.
• To operate and maintain woodworking machinery and equipment which will include dust extraction and portable tools in accordance with codes of practice and safety regulations.
• Carry out prematch and postmatch checks for all sporting events or major events to all designated areas as determined by the Maintenance Supervisor/Head of Facilities.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable for the role.

Skills & Abilities:

• Be able to work on their own initiative.
• To drive and possess a full driving licence.
• Ability to work as part of a multiskilled team and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach to work and types of work to be undertaken.
• Be able to work at height IPAF licence would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to complete work administration sheets and operate a handheld PDA to receive and sign off tasks from online maintenance software.
• Deal with tenants customers staff and colleagues courteously and professionally.
• Should possess all round general building skills i.e. woodwork plumbing minor electrical work tiling painting fabrication drainage water management (legionella compliance) etc Desirable.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Should be skilled and have knowledge in general maintenance trades.

• Posses a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent training Desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience working in large commercial buildings stadiums exhibition halls multifunction facilities hotels or similar.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of good general building maintenance working practices and safe systems of work.
• Awareness of relevant Building Regulations and codes of practice.
• Must have a flexible approach and a willingness to train and be developed to meet future needs of the department.
• Awareness of and a commitment to the legal requirements for Health & Safety.

Additional Information :

Skills & Abilities:

• Be able to work on their own initiative.
• This is a full time / permanent role which requires the right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship.
• To drive and possess a full driving licence.
• Ability to work as part of a multiskilled team and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach to work and types of work to be undertaken.
• Be able to work at height IPAF licence would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to complete work administration sheets and operate a handheld PDA to receive and sign off tasks from online maintenance software.
• Deal with tenants customers staff and colleagues courteously and professionally.
• Should possess all round general building skills i.e. woodwork plumbing minor electrical work tiling painting fabrication drainage water management (legionella compliance) etc Desirable.

Benefits

• Onsite free car parking.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in service.
• Full time position working 4 on 4 off shift rota day shift.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime