Maintenance Operative - Part Time - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Maintenance Operative

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to become an invaluable member of our team! Your main responsibility will be to provide exceptional maintenance support, ensuring that all facilities and premises associated with the iconic Gatehouse are in optimal working condition. With your expertise, we can ensure that the theatre runs seamlessly, delivering exceptional customer service while upholding high standards of safety and sustainability.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our valued patrons!

• Perform regular maintenance tasks on-site, including minor building maintenance and bulb replacement, ensuring equipment and facilities are in good working order at all times.
• Assist with the supervision of maintenance, repair and annual testing by subcontractors of all installed and portable electrical appliances to comply with regulations and theatre protocols.
• Perform decorations across the grade II listed building.
• Report any building and equipment maintenance issues using the organisation’s maintenance reporting systems, to ensure that issues are dealt with effectively and promptly and escalated where appropriate.
• Adopt effective work practices, proposing improvements where possible, which minimise the environmental impact of the theatre so that its environmental sustainability targets can be achieved.
• Ensure that all areas are kept clean and tidy and any issues or concerns are reported, so that the theatres facilities are presentable and safe for the public and staff at all times.
• Perform weekly and monthly tasks such as utility readings, fire alarm tests, lift tests, emergency lighting checks and fire door tests.
• Support the Operations Manager to work proactively with clients and third-parties, facilitating effective interactions with the venue’s in-house facilities and personnel.

• General knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrics, painting & decorating
• General knowledge of Health & Safety (H&S qualification would be an advantage)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to work under pressure on multiple tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good relationship building skills.
• Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
• High level of attention to detail

Hours: 15 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (Rota Basis)

Salary: up to £9,987 per annum

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax‑efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.