Logistics and Facilities Coordinator

Core Purpose

Bath Rugby aims to maintain a high set of standards across safety, security and service areas. The Logistics and Facilities Coordinator plays a critical, hands‑on role in delivering these standards by supporting the Stadium Operations Team to ensure The Rec is a fit‑for‑purpose, effective and safe venue of matchdays and non‑matchdays throughout the year.

• Play a central, hands‑on role in matchday logistics, ensuring The Rec is prepared safely and on time.
• Undertake significant manual handling and heavy lifting:
  • Move equipment, infrastructure and trailers.
  • Transport and position barriers, staging and crowd control equipment.
• Set up and dismantle flags, signage, branding and operational kit.
• Carry out full stadium setup and post‑event reset.
• Perform clearing, sweeping and general physical clean‑down of stadium areas.
• Respond to ad hoc operational requests requiring immediate, hands‑on intervention.
• Work at pace in a high‑pressure matchday environment, requiring endurance and physical resilience.
• Be present and actively working at all matchdays to respond to needs of the safety officer, operations team, suppliers and attendees (non‑negotiable).

• Support and supervise a team of casual matchday logistics staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Lead by example by taking on the most physically demanding elements of the role, including heavy lifting and complex set‑up tasks.
• Ensure safe manual handling practices are followed across the team.

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day logistical management of the stadium, often working with minimal supervision.
• Carry out continuous manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy equipment.
• Move and store equipment safely, often requiring team lifts or mechanical assistance.
• Identify and implement practical, hands‑on improvements to operational processes.

• Regularly work at height using ladders and access equipment.
• Install and remove signage, flags, branding and stadium infrastructure at height.
• Carry out maintenance and set‑up tasks in elevated positions, requiring confidence and physical capability.
• Adhere strictly to working‑at‑height safety procedures at all times.

• Assist with a wide range of hands‑on maintenance tasks, including:
  • Painting and decoration.
  • Basic plumbing.
  • General repairs and handywork.
• Support both preventative and reactive maintenance, often requiring physical effort and manual handling.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Contribute to delivering a well‑presented, clean and safe stadium environment.
• Carry out physical preparation tasks to ensure all areas meet operational standards.

• During winter months, take responsibility for:
  • Gritting walkways, paths and access routes.
  • Preparing the stadium for adverse weather conditions.
• These duties involve manual spreading, lifting materials and working in cold, potentially hazardous conditions.

• Comply at all times with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Follow all manual handling and working‑at‑height procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE and protective clothing at all times when carrying out duties.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.

Full training will be provided where required; however, candidates must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the role from the outset. Willingness to learn on the role and undertake training is essential.

• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the business.

• Team leadership experience (desirable).
• Experience working in a medium to large venue environment (desirable).
• Practical facilities management experience, including:
  • Painting and decorating.
  • Event set‑up and preparation.
  • General venue maintenance.
• Willingness to learn about health & safety practices and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple…