Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Nottingham Playhouse Closing date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
East Midlands

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive, practical and reliable Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team at Nottingham Playhouse. You will play an important role in ensuring our Grade II* listed building is safe, maintained, compliant and welcoming for our staff, visitors, audiences

Job Description

We are looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and help ensure the safe, efficient and professional operation of Nottingham Playhouse.

Reporting to the Facilities & Building Manager, you will undertake a varied programme of planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and minor improvement works across our Grade II* listed building.

You will take a proactive approach to identifying building defects, hazards and maintenance concerns, supporting the Facilities team to maintain a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for our staff, visitors, contractors and audiences.

The role includes daily maintenance walkarounds, planned preventative maintenance, routine compliance checks and supporting contractors on site. You will also provide practical support to teams across the Playhouse, including room setups, workshops, participation activities, events and hires.

About you

We are looking for someone who is practical, proactive and reliable, with experience of maintenance, repairs or facilities work in a workplace, public building, venue or similar environment.

You will have practical knowledge of general building maintenance, including basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing principles, together with an understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance activities.

You will be confident using tools and equipment safely, able to prioritise your workload and respond to changing operational requirements. Good communication skills are important, as you will work closely with colleagues, contractors and visitors and will need to provide clear updates on maintenance activity.

Experience of using Trello, CAFM systems or similar task-management platforms would be useful.

Experience within a theatre, arts venue, heritage or listed building, or public-facing environment is desirable but not essential. Relevant trade, maintenance or facilities qualifications, or equivalent practical experience, are welcomed.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with experience of practical maintenance, repairs or facilities work in a workplace, public building, venue or similar environment.

You will ideally have:

Experience undertaking planned and reactive maintenance safely and to a good standard.
Practical knowledge of general building maintenance, including basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing principles.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative when identifying or resolving maintenance issues.
Confidence using tools, equipment and materials safely.
The ability to prioritise tasks and respond positively to changing operational needs.
Good communication skills and the ability to provide clear updates and maintain accurate records.
An understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance work.
The ability to use digital systems, email, radios or task management platforms.
A proactive, reliable and practical approach, with good attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and minor improvement works across the Playhouse.
Conducting daily maintenance walkarounds and identifying defects, hazards and operational risks.
Using Trello and other maintenance management systems to receive, update and close tasks.
Supporting the planned preventative maintenance programme and routine compliance checks, including fire doors, sprinkler systems and water hygiene.
Maintaining the forecourt and external areas, including the water feature and Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror.
Maintaining plant rooms, boiler room and basement storage areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Assisting contractors on site, including coordinating access and supporting safe working arrangements.
Using your practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing principles to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
Supporting room setups, workshops, participation activities, events and hires.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Facilities and Maintenance Technician
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Job: Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Job: Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Organisation: Nottingham Playhouse

Postcode: NG1 5AF

How to Apply

Please complete our online application form. CVs alone will not be accepted. Applications close 23rd September 2026 at 11.59pm