Building Technician

MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required RESPONSIBLE TO: Building and Operations Manager RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A WORKS WITH: Front of House and Technical Teams HOURS: Part Time. Contracted 21 hours per week As we work 100:80:100 this equates to working 16.8 hours per week. STATUS: Permanent DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 26 October 2026 OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The Building Technician will perform a variety of maintenance, modification and repair activities to the plant, fabric and fittings of the premises in a safe and efficient manner, as well as assisting in the preparation for specific events and the day-to-day running of the building. Providing cover for the Building & Operations Manager in his absence will occasionally be required which includes some basic tasks attributed to the day-time Duty Manager role. MAIN TASKS • Assist the Building & Operations Manager with all tasks as required to ensure the efficient running of the building and its services. • Various maintenance activities around the building, including basic joinery, plumbing, and decorating. • Changing of light fittings and lamps. • Occasional support of Duty Managers in preparation of main spaces and rooms, for a variety of meetings, workshops and events. • Undertaking light office equipment/furniture movement within the building and other light porter duties. • In consultation with the Building & Operations Manager, to accurately estimate labour and materials needs for specific projects, including ordering and collection of materials when required. • Keep accurate records of time spent and activities completed on a daily basis. • Some external house-keeping duties, such as: tidying of bin area, sweeping and washing decking and occasional litter picking. • Carrying out routine maintenance on the Contact vehicle. • Carry out or supervise water quality testing in accordance with the Legionella Risk Assessment. • Contribute to the assessment of Capital proposals in relation to their impact and the viability of existing legacy systems. GENERAL To attend departmental, company and operational meetings as required. To represent Contact to external bodies and organisations as required. Adherence to Contact’s Health and Safety policy, undertaking such duties as are required and ensuring that reasonable care is taken to ensure a healthy and safe working and public environment. Adherence to and commitment to Contact’s Equal Opportunities policy. To interact directly with young people through apprenticeships and work placements as a way of contributing to their development. To contribute where appropriate to the training and development of Contact staff. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required in connection with the position. Manage, control and report on all budgets relating to your team/area, delegating budgetary authority where appropriate. To advise and report regularly…