Skilled Maintenance Technician

Join Our Team as a Skilled Maintenance Technician at Brooklands Museum!

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping historic sites in tip‑top condition? Brooklands Museum is looking for a Skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain and enhance our iconic site, ensuring every visitor, volunteer, and staff member experiences the very best.

Location: Brooklands Museum
Hours: Permanent, full‑time – 37.5 hours/week, five days out of seven (weekends included). Work on bank holidays is required, with time off in lieu. Occasional evening work may be needed.
Reports to: Facilities Manager

• Keep our historic buildings, facilities, and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming.
• Carry out minor mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.
• Assist with event setup and takedown, including portable toilets, AV systems, signage, and barriers.
• Operate machinery such as cherry pickers, MEWPs, forklifts, tractors, ride‑on mowers, and more (training provided).
• Support volunteers and contractors, ensuring tasks are completed safely and to high standards.
• Help prepare the site for extreme weather and maintain equipment like snow‑clearing tools, grit, and salt.
• Keep workshops, storage, and compounds tidy and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Be part of the Museum’s first aid response team.

• Experienced in maintenance tasks across plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and general site upkeep.
• Confident working at height and comfortable using tools and machinery.
• Proactive, flexible, and ready to ‘get stuck in’ wherever needed.
• A team player with excellent communication skills, able to work with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Holder of a full driving licence (forklift or cherry picker licence is an advantage; training available).
• Willing to undertake First Aid at Work certification if not already qualified.

• Be part of a team maintaining one of the UK’s most iconic historic sites.
• Work in a dynamic, visitor‑focused environment where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities to learn new skills, including machinery operation and volunteer coordination.
• Contribute to preserving history for future generations while supporting engaging events and activities.

If you’re a practical problem‑solver with a “can do” attitude and a passion for maintenance and teamwork, we want you on our team! Apply now and help keep Brooklands Museum in top shape for everyone who visits.