Facilities Technician

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in creating safe, well-maintained workplaces? Join our Facilities team and play a key role in keeping our Soho Square operation running smoothly. From preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to office moves, safety initiatives and site improvement projects, no two days are the same.

This is an opportunity to be at the heart of a busy, creative environment, ensuring our facilities remain functional and ready to support clients, staff and world-class productions. If you're proactive, practical and enjoy tackling a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you.

• Ensure the facility is clean and in proper working order at all times.
• Provide 1st line support to all staff and clients for any facility maintenance issues.
• Liaise with and coordinate 3rd party contractors where necessary, including, but not limited to, Cleaners, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical and Pest Control
• Liaise with operational and scheduling staff to ensure the seamless delivery of services.
• Manage inventory of furniture as well as the moving and installation of furniture according to staff and client needs. This will require heavy lifting.
• Carry out regular facility checks related to Health and Safety, including, but not limited to, fire alarm weekly checks, general site condition, fire door inspections and PPE stock as well as maintaining complete records of these checks for audit purposes.
• Conducting Risk Assessments, staff safety inductions as well as maintaining complete records of these duties for audit purposes.
• Ad hoc decorating, carpentry or installation work where required.
• Be part of the team of Fire Wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.
• Occasional out of hours work including evenings and weekends may be required. 

• Good general carpentry, metal work, and plumbing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in facility maintenance roles.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to create an immediate rapport with clients and staff.
• Ideal (but not essential): IOSH, First Aid At Work, Fire Door Inspection

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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