Maintenance Operative

Lancashire Cricket was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first-class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. Driven by our values, we are here to win, inspire play and make memories with the vision of being the best place to enjoy cricket in the world.

Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award-winning world-class stadium and venue. It is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious venues for sport, business, leisure and entertainment with a capacity of up to 50,000 people for concerts; 26,000 for international cricket matches; meetings and events spaces for up to 2,000 delegates; a four-starhotel with 250 rooms;and an on-site Caffè Nero.

It’s a unique place to build a career where no two days are ever the same!

We are looking for a reliable and skilled facilities maintenance operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This role also requires trouble shooting and resolving issues to ensure the smooth operation of Stadium and Hotel, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks.

• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks across the Stadium and Hotel.
• Ensure all facilities are maintained to brand standards and kept safe, presentable and operational.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests from customers, front of house teams and managers.
• Carry out routine compliance checks, including fire alarm tests, emergency lighting tests and refuge point checks.
• Complete basic repairs and maintenance, including joinery, plumbing, drainage, painting, decorating and building fabric repairs.
• Support matchday operations, including responding to leaks, remedial works, plant equipment faults and other urgent maintenance requests.
• Assist with pre- and post-event stadium checks, identifying issues and completing appropriate remedial works.
• Support general grounds work, external cleaning, manual excavation and event set-up when required.
• Assist with emergency breakdowns, out-of-hours call-outs and maintenance cover for events and outground fixtures.
• Work safely and professionally at all times, supporting contractors, other trades, risk assessments and safe systems of work where required.

• Experience working as a general maintenance operative or multi-trade technician.
• Practical skills across a range of trades, including basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and building repairs.
• Experience working within a busy facilities management or maintenance team.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements in a maintenance environment.
• Relevant machinery or equipment certificates, such as FLT, IPAF or PASMA, would be desirable.
• A valid UK driving licence.

At Lancashire Cricket, we take pride in our people and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace. Our benefits package is designed to support wellbeing, flexibility, and development at every stage of your career.

Wellbeing & security

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (including optical and dental)
• Confidential on-site counsellor

Work-life balance

• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and TOIL (where role requirements allow)

Family & life moments

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Additional paid leave including birthday leave, grandparent leave, pet adoption leave, and moving house…