Building Operations Technician – Full time

The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the building and maintenance.

Department/Team: Theatre Operations
Responsible to: Building Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday
Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post
Salary: £28,808 per annum

Person Specification
Essential
• Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.
• Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as:
o City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.
• Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises
• Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks
• Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools
• Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.
• A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments
• Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions
• Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work
• IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs as required.)
• Awareness of environmental sustainability

Specific location

Salaried

07/04/2025

Permanent, Full Time