About the Role
As our Multi‑Skilled Technician, you will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all building services and infrastructure at Utilita Arena Newcastle. You’ll plan, deliver, and optimise reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance to always ensure maximum system availability and event readiness. Working across pre‑event, live, and post‑event phases, you’ll take ownership of plant, assets, and installed systems—driving performance, maintaining environmental conditions, and ensuring full compliance with statutory standards and approved codes of practice in a high‑demand, live‑events environment. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in this space and want an opportunity to build on an existing skillset with a business looking to develop the right candidate!
Responsibilities
- Keeping the venue event‑ready, carrying out hands‑on reactive and planned maintenance to electrical systems, plant, building services, and life‑safety systems before, during, and after events.
- Providing on‑the‑ground technical support for live events, including event builds, live show cover, and load‑outs—installing temporary power, supporting sound and lighting systems, and responding quickly to faults when it matters most.
- Maintaining safety, compliance, and reliability, completing inspections, testing, fault‑finding, and repairs to meet statutory requirements, venue standards, and Legends Global health & safety policies.
- Managing day‑to‑day maintenance activity, using the CAFM system to log, track, and close jobs, support PPM schedules, monitor contractor works, and keep accurate compliance and maintenance records.
- Working as part of a one‑team operation, supporting colleagues across operations and events, responding to alarms and emergencies, maintaining plant rooms and workspaces, and taking pride in the safe, professional running of the venue.
Qualifications
- Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent) with hands‑on electrical maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of electrical compliance, testing, and safe isolation
- Experience in venues, events, or other fast‑paced operational environments (desirable)
- Confident IT skills, including MS Office and CAFM systems
- A proactive, self‑motivated approach with strong communication skills (FLT/IPAF a bonus)
Benefits
- Access to tickets for events
- 25 days annual leave
- Life Assurance policy
- 5% Pension contribution
- Healthshield support for unexpected costs (e.g., dental, counselling, physio)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support
- Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme rewards
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know—we are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
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