Registered address
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW
Telephone: 03700 20 1867
Website: www.swfc.co.uk Company number: 17111133
JOB ADVERT
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician
Contract Type: Permanent: Full Time.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Flexible , typically 5 days Monday to S unday.
Location : Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and Training Ground S6 1SW .
Salary: Depend ent on experience.
OVERALL, PURPOSE OF JOB
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Join Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and help maintain the facilities that support players, staff, supporters and visitors every day.
Role Purpose
The Multi -Skilled Maintenance Technician will carry out duties in a competent, proactive and professional manner to ensure a safe, secure and well -maintained environment is maintained across Hillsborough Stadium and the Club's training ground. The role is essential in supporting the successful delivery of matchdays, events and daily operations by ensuring Club buildings, facilities and equipment remain in excellent working order.
Working as part of the Facilities team, you will undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, decorating and general repairs. You will be a practical problem solver who takes pride in delivering high -quality workmanship and ma intaining the standards expected at one of England's most historic football clubs.
You will be required to work flexibly across both Club sites, with occasional evening, weekend and out-of-hours work required to support matchdays .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION – TASK RELATED
Main Duties:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all Club facilities, ensuring buildings and equipment remain safe, operational and compliant.
- Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, and general building repairs.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Conduct routine inspections of Club facilities and identify maintenance issues before they become larger operational problems.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety legislation, Club policies and safe working practices.
- Support the preparation and operation of matchdays, events and other Club activities by ensuring facilities are fully operational and presentable.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance to fixtures, fittings, furniture, doors, locks, flooring, sanitary ware and other building fabric.
Registered address
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW
Telephone: 03700 20 1867
Website: www.swfc.co.uk Company number: 17111133
- Assist with the maintenance and testing of site systems, including lighting, emergency lighting, plumbing and drainage systems.
- Support contractor management by assisting with site access, monitoring works and ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs and materials used.
- Operate maintenance equipment, hand tools and powered tools safely and effectively.
- Undertake work at height where required, using appropriate equipment and following safe working procedures.
- Assist with stadium and training ground setup requirements for matches, events and operational activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve facilities, maintenance practices and operational efficiency.
- Support colleagues across departments and work collaboratively to maintain a high -quality environment for players, staff, supporters, visitors and commercial partners.
Other Duties :
- Whilst relevant guidance will be available, a high level of initiative, decision -making and discretion will need to be demonstrated in the performance of duties.
- To ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with health and safety requirements in the workplace. To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace.
- Adhere to SWFC policies and procedures.
- To professionally represent SWFC at all times.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & REQUIRMENTS:
Essential:
- Recognised qualification in a relevant trade discipline, such as Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Carpentry, Property Maintenance, Building Services, or equivalent vocational qualification.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in a relevant trade.
- IPAF qualification.
- PASMA qualification.
- First Aid qualification.
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent health and safety training.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience in a multi -skilled maintenance, facilities, building services or property maintenance role.
- Competence in carrying out a range of maintenance tasks including basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating.
Registered address
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW
Telephone: 03700 20 1867
Website: www.swfc.co.uk Company number: 17111133
- Experience using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to identify faults, diagnose problems and complete repairs to a high standard.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a maintenance environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working at height and in a physically demanding environment .
- Reliable and dependable.
- Flexible approach to working hours and locations.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Committed to delivering excellent service and maintaining a safe environment.
BENEFITS :
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Bonus Incentives
- 25% discount in the Club Megastore
- 2 x SWFC Season Tickets
- Professional development opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Westfield Heath:
- 24/7 advice and information line from experienced legal professionals.
- 24/7 structured and confidential counselling support
- 24/ Doctorline
- MRI, CT and PET scanning service
- Dental , Optical, Chiropody and Therapy Treatment cash back options.
- Gym discounts and wellbeing resources via Westfield Health
- Exclusive rewards, discounts , and special offers from over 1,000 retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
- Kids cover.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post may be subject to a criminal record check or an enhanced DBS check.
SWFC is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.
Application Process
If you feel you have all the qualities and experience, please compete our application form and send with your CV to vacancies@swfc.co.uk Closing Date: 18th October 2026.
A shortlist of suitable applicants will be completed shortly after the closing date, and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.
