Operations and Maintenance Assistant - Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom - Worcester Racecourse

Description

Worcester Racecourse has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance and Operations Assistant to join their team.
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the main responsibilities of the role will be to provide Operational & General Maintenance Support for all Race day and Non Race day events that take place at the Racecourse and to take responsibility for the Management of services and processes that support the core business.

At an exciting time to join the team at Worcester Racecourse, the post holder will provide general building maintenance to ensure that they are all kept safe, secure and in good condition, both indoors and outdoors whilst ensuring that best business practice is used to improve efficiency and reduce Operating Costs whilst contributing to an increasingly profitable Events and Race day business.

You will be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day Facilities, particularly in relation to site/buildings maintenance and health and safety issues.

Undertaking local maintenance and facilities tasks as agreed with the site GM and Operations Manager.

A pivotal role in site security and maintenance, supporting the appointed safety officer in terms of venue preparations for Race days and Events and leading the execution and completion of site tasks as identified in facilities management and health and safety audits.

Responsible for preparing the site for race days, including entrance, accessibility, and maintenance of outdoor enclosures.
Responsible for conducting general maintenance tasks and minor repairs.

Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies, monitoring all contractors to ensure they work in accordance with the companys code of practice for contractors.

Work with wider team to arrange annual maintenance works carried out as directed to ensure we can receive our annual safety certificate.

Accurately complete, record and store information relating to housekeeping inspections and H&S requirements, such as fire alarm and emergency lighting tests; Computer Literate
2 Annual Members badges, giving access to over 500 racedays, as well as discounts on hospitality & room rates at ARC venues
Because we value work-life balance we offer an annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays- increasing on your work anniversaries up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Employee Health Cash Plan
Cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.