Job description

About this job

The Building Caretaker plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our operations by supporting the upkeep of our buildings and our technical teams. This hands-on role requires a practical, proactive individual with an eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a respectful approach to working in a historic environment.

You will assist in maintaining venue infrastructure, supporting daily operations, setting up for events, and be on hand for repairs to ensure all spaces are safe and presentable for our staff, visitors and artists.

Is this job for you?

Does the thought of working in a Historic Building, with a modern and challenging interior excite you? Are you creative and innovative with loads of Maintenance, DIY and caretaker experience? Can you work on your own whilst contributing to the wider teams needs and demands? If yes to all the above and you are keen for variety, with no two days being the same, then read on……

At Woolwich Works we are looking for a Premises Maintenance Manager to look after our Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings. Reporting to our Head of Operations you will be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the upkeep of the fabric and grounds of the site together with supporting the daily operational needs of our buildings.

Your duties will be as varied as our spaces are versatile: One day you could be building a bespoke table for our courtyard and the next could be fixing a leaking tap or a broken flush system. Or simply working with our tech team, moving furniture, to prepare one of our many spaces for the next event.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support in maintaining all, building fabric, and facilities infrastructure. Carry out minor repairs and replacements, ensuring all work is compliant with safety regulations and heritage requirements.
2. Assist in the delivery of the PPM programme through regular inspections, maintenance walk-rounds, and scheduled tasks. Proactively identify and report faults or deterioration.
3. Assist with the turnaround and reconfiguration of seating, staging, and technical setups to meet event requirements, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, safely, and to specification.
4. Carry out physical duties such as moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries across the site. Ensure rooms and spaces are correctly set up and cleared as per operational needs.
5. Accompany and assist contractors on site, ensuring they follow the venue’s procedures relating to health and safety, access, and conservation. Report any concerns to the Head of Operations.
6. Adhere to all health and safety protocols and assist in maintaining a safe working environment. Report hazards or incidents promptly and support safe working practices across the venue.
7. Support the venue’s fire safety protocols by assisting with emergency lighting checks, Fire extinguisher checks and other H&S checks as directed.
8. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in all work areas, both front-of-house and back-of-house. Ensure tasks are completed with care and attention to detail.
9. Assist in monitoring stock levels of tools and consumables, tracking equipment, and ensuring items are properly stored and maintained.
10. Work with care and consideration of the venue’s listed building status. Ensure all actions respect the historical fabric of the site and report any accidental damage or structural concerns immediately.

General Responsibilities

1. Undertake designated responsibilities such as a First Aider or Fire Marshal.
2. Promote and maintain a safe working environment, following the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and all other relevant policies, procedures and encouraging others to do the same.
3. Protect the organisation’s data and information assets, ensuring all work complies with the Trust’s data protection policies and the Data Protection Act 2018.
4. Take personal responsibility for ongoing learning, undertaking training and professional development as required to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
5. Always act in the best interests of the Trust, complying fully with all relevant organisational policies and procedures.
6. Carry out any other duties that are reasonable and commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role, as required by the Trust.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

1. Practical experience in building maintenance, facilities, or similar hands-on role
2. Strong awareness of health and safety practices
3. Good communication and team-working skills
4. Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks
5. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends on a rota
6. Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or carpentry work
7. Respectful and careful approach to working in a heritage or listed building environment
8. Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Desirable skills and experience

1. Previous experience with Listed Buildings.
2. Previous Caretaker experience.
3. Knowledge of listed building regulations or conservation practices.
4. A Health and Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely or higher).
5. Fire Marshal or First Aid certification.
6. Relevant qualifications in plumbing, electrical work, moving platforms, or similar.
7. Knowledge and experience working with fire panels, BMS, AHU or similar facilities installations.
8. An in-depth knowledge of the Royal Borough of Greenwich