Sheffield United Football Club
Location: Sheffield United Training Ground Facilities, Dore, Shirecliffe, Bramall Lane
Line Manager: Maintenance Manager
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Post Reference: BL122024-PMT
Sheffield United Football Club is looking for a Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will have a passion for maintaining a safe and clean environment for staff, supporters, and visitors alike.
Experience with risk assessments and maintenance work in the stadium atmosphere is essential for success in this role. Acting as the first point of call for both scheduled and reactive maintenance work, the role will hold a pivotal position within the Facilities Department.
Role Responsibilities:
* Planning and carrying out scheduled maintenance.
* Responding to emergencies in a timely manner.
* Diagnosing and keeping records of faults and repairs.
* Repairing equipment and testing repairs.
* Supervising contractors, engineering, and technical staff.
* Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings, or components required.
* Creating comprehensive and efficient maintenance procedures.
* Attending all matchdays where required to provide matchday maintenance cover and assist with match readiness.
* Reacting in a timely manner to day-to-day general maintenance requirements.
* Playing an active part in carrying out the preventative maintenance programme for the site.
* Monitoring and maintaining adequate tools and spare parts within the department.
* Ensuring equipment is used safely, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.
* Being alert while in all locations to identify any signs of damage and/or health and safety concerns, which may create a potential danger to those on site.
* Recording any defects found and reporting them to the Maintenance Manager and Safety Manager, taking action to rectify them as soon as possible.
* Carrying out all work in accordance with risk assessments put in place.
* Carrying out regular inspections of the site in relation to general maintenance works.
* Providing support to other engineering operatives within the team to ensure effective service delivery.
* Ensuring that activities meet and integrate with the business requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations, and environmental policies.
* Working with the wider maintenance team and contractors to deliver the optimal programme of planned work and reactive repairs within budget and on time.
* Ensuring that all work undertaken is carried out in compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO18001 standards, as well as SKUK HSEQ regulations and procedures.
* Being viewed as a key support to all SUFC premises to provide basic repair and maintenance.
* Attending CPD relevant to the Maintenance Technician's duties as and when required.
* Adhering to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
* Reporting any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties.
* Reporting any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties.
* Adhering to the Club's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies.
* Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
Essential Criteria for the Role:
* NVQ level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (City and Guilds 6189-11)
* NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (City and Guilds 6189-33)
* Strong communicative skills, with the ability to liaise with the wider maintenance team.
* Experience of writing and working in line with risk assessments.
Desirable Criteria for the Role:
* Prior experience of working with commercial heating systems.
* Prior experience and practical training in a variety of maintenance-related skills e.g., minor electrical work, decorating, and manual handling.
* To have completed COSHH certification.
* To uphold knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO18001 standards.
* To have completed an IOSH qualification.
* Experience carrying out maintenance works within a stadium environment.
Application Process
Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy, please contact the HR department at careers@sufc.co.uk or call 01142537200.
Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S24SU.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.
Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements, the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
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