Are you a practical person who thrives on the satisfaction of a job well done? Are you in search of a role that is both hands-on and varied?
We are on the lookout for an individual with a proactive mindset, a keen eye for detail, and a pragmatic approach to join our Operations department at The Core at Corby Cube as a Maintenance & Facilities Attendant.
In this full-time position, you will be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and development of our premises and facilities.
We are specifically seeking someone adept with hand and power tools, with experience in plumbing, carpentry, general maintenance, or decorating and a willingness to acquire additional skills and knowledge.
If you are a methodical hard worker who enjoys working independently and collaboratively with a team, and the above sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Purpose
- To play a key role in the upkeep, maintenance, and development of The Core's premises, building facilities, and equipment through direct practical provision and use of contractors.
- To assist in the practical implementation of the Operations departments' strategies, policies and procedures.
Key Task Areas
- Carry out practical maintenance, upkeep, and development works on the Core's premises, facilities, and equipment, ensuring logs and paperwork are completed and filed.
- Assist with planning and coordinating contractor bookings, their fulfilment of PPM, repairs and installations, and supervising contractors, assisting when required.
- Carry out and log specified building, H&S, environmental, and accessibility checks.
- Strive for venue improvement through collaboration with Operations colleagues.
- Assist the Operations departments with sourcing, comparing, and ordering products and services.
- Take receipt of deliveries and assist with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's premises.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.
- Prepare spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.
- If a suitable licence allows, drive any Theatre vehicles when required.
A full job description is available to view and download on our website.
Benefits
- Complimentary tickets are available on selected shows throughout the year
- 10% discount at our bars and theatre shop
- Employee Assistance Programme - Wisdom
- Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
Additional Information
Pattern of work to be agreed with the successful candidate.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about this Maintenance & Facilities Attendant role, please use the details on the vacancy page on our website.
Essential Skills
Experience
- Experience in a similar role or experience of the elements required to fulfil this role.
- Experience in lifting and moving heavy loads.
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Plumbing
- Basic understanding of electrics
- Carpentry
- Decorating
- Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools
- Understanding of the necessity of high standards of venue presentation
- Understanding of the irregular nature of theatre schedules
Skills/Abilities
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to work using initiative as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated and able to learn new skills, work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
- Attention to detail with the ability to fault-find and problem-solve building systems
- Planning skills around irregular schedules
Desirable Skills
Experience
- Worked within a theatre or an organisation with public-facing premises
- Maintenance and fault-finding on a range of electrical items
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Commercial plumbing
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Electrical appliance and equipment knowledge
- PAT testing
- BMS knowledge
- Relevant training certification
- Additional H&S knowledge
How To Apply
Please submit a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) with your CV. In your covering letter, please include why you want this Maintenance & Facilities Attendant role and your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted within two weeks to schedule an interview.
We are an inclusive organisation committed to fair recruitment and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and the Arts more widely.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer, we would like you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. You will receive an email from us to acknowledge your application, which will include a link to complete this as well as an availability form.
About Company
The Core at Corby Cube is a registered charity, and we have recently celebrated our 10th birthday. In this time, we have welcomed more than 300,000 audience members and participants to our town centre venue and made a local economic impact of £16.8 million.