Maintenance Operative - Part Time - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

The Gatehouse Theatre is a provincial theatre in the heart of Stafford. It has a busy season showing a variety of Music, Comedy and Drama and is known for producing high-quality shows. Currently, the theatre produces 3 studio Youth theatre shows and 1 main house summer school per year, along with its acclaimed annual Shakespeare show which attracts famous actors from around the world. We work closely with our local amateur dramatics and dance schools to enhance their shows. We also run community engagement projects such as afternoon film days to combat loneliness and support local charities. This is a great time to join us as we have seen record ticket sales last year and are continuing to grow!

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 theatre's 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.

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

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind:

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits including discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday 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).
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment.

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

Salary: up to £9,987 per annum

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.