£45,000-50,000 a year plus 10% bonus and benefits
Location:
Appointment Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
14 April 2025
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (evenings and weekends may be required)
Company:
Having hosted the likes of Oasis, The Who, Robbie Williams, Gallows, and Luciano Pavarotti, we are delighted to announce the return of the Watford Colosseum in 2025.
The Watford Colosseum is recognised as an outstanding entertainment and live performance venue, famed for its internationally renowned acoustics. Visitors can expect a revitalised space that honours its Art Deco history, featuring a brand-new stage, refurbished bars, and the reopening of the original 1930s main entrance. The venue, with a standing capacity of 2,345 and seating for 1,189, will also benefit from government funding, modernising the building to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Are you looking to experience the extraordinary and help create unforgettable moments?
We're looking for a hands-on Building Service Manager for our exciting new Watford Colosseum venue! As part of AEG Presents, you'll be the key person keeping our venue running smoothly.
Your Role:
* Keep our venue in top condition with regular maintenance and efficient operations
* Manage both in-house staff and contractors, stepping in when needed
* Handle repairs like electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry (based on your skills)
* Manage our preventative maintenance program to extend equipment life
* Perform regular building inspections before events and for safety/compliance
* Create action-focused reports on all maintenance services
* Maintain high standards throughout the venue, with extra attention to priority areas
* Represent Building Services in company and stakeholder meetings
* Ensure we meet all legal requirements for building safety and maintenance
You Should Have:
* Experience in managing maintenance of a complex building with a customer-facing environment
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
* Proven ability to manage both staff and contractors
* M&E Engineering qualification (technician level or higher)
* Safety certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to train)
* Experience with risk assessments and method statements
* Budget management skills and understanding of customer needs
* Valid UK Driver's Licence.
* Experience and confidence working with BMS systems.
Join us in writing the next chapter of Watford Colosseum's story. If you're ready to make your mark in live entertainment and help maintain a venue that will host tomorrow's legendary performances, we want to hear from you.
Please read the job description below to see full details of the role.
We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks.
Where: You'll be based at the venue in Watford. You may need to be available to work evenings and weekends at events as and when required.
We offer flexible start and end times. We are also open to and welcome flexible working conversations.
When: This role will start in mid-June 2025.
AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!
Our commitment to inclusion:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.
We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding.
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If this role isn't for you, what about Starfinders?
If you know someone you think would be perfect for the role, please ask them to apply online through our external careers site: https://aegeurope.earcu.com/jobs/ and mention your name in their application form (only one employee name per application).
If they are successful in securing a role and pass their onboarding period, you may be eligible for a Starfinders bonus!
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