Crystal Palace F.C.
Maintenance Operative
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Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type: Full-time
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify, and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for an experienced and skilled Maintenance operative to perform and upkeep tasks such as repairs, inspections, plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, general maintenance, and planned improvement services to our facilities. The individual will be responsible for assisting other trades when required to ensure the highest level of service across our sites.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake the day-to-day general maintenance repairs in-house for all our facilities but mainly at our Academy Training Ground.
- Undertake painting work, such as preparing painting surfaces, removing old paint, mixing and matching paints, and to use correct utilities to prepare the surrounding areas in order to prevent messes.
- Undertake plumbing work, such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains and gutters, shower fitting, and more.
- Undertake tiling and decorating work, such as, preparing surfaces by levelling off with the correct material, measuring and applying tiles, repairing/removing old surfaces, add more.
- Undertake carpentry work, such as taking measurements and installing shelves, cabinets, handles, locks and more.
- Preparation of the facilities for home matches.
- Regular checks and repairs on lights, toilets, and seats.
- Completing work in accordance with the Crystal Palace specifications and in compliance with the relevant Legislation and industry best practices.
- Working to operational procedures, safe working practices, and Health and Safety procedures as required.
- Providing general support and assistance to the Maintenance Manager.
- Inspecting the Training ground and Academy and its adjoining structures on a daily and weekly basis to ensure they are all well-kept and in order.
- Completing works at other Crystal Palace Football Club grounds and facilities including the Academy Training Ground.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
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Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Experience in a maintenance environment.
- Experience in plumbing, painting, decorating, carpentry, and general maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of maintenance systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
- Ability to read manuals and drawings.
- Experience using hand and electrical tools.
- Experience working in large scale stadiums/buildings.
Benefits:
- Complimentary match day ticket.
- Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app.
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme.
- 20% Discount in our Retail Stores.
- Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex.
- Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
- Travel Season Ticket loan.
- Holiday allowance: 25 Days.
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
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We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates, and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes, and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.
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