Building Operations Technician – Part time

Department/Team: Theatre Operations
Responsible to: Building Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Hours: Part-Time, 32 hours per week, Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday
Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post
Salary: £28,808 pro rata per annum

Role Summary
The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the building and maintenance.

Person Specification
Essential

1. Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.
2. Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.
3. Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as:
4. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.
5. Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises.
6. Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal supervision.
7. Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks.
8. Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools.
9. Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.
10. A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments.
11. Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions.
12. Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work.
13. IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs as required.)
14. Awareness of environmental sustainability.