Facilities Technician
Warner Bros. Discovery
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
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.
Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.
Your New Role...
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.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- 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
- To liaise with operational and scheduling staff to ensure the seamless delivery of services
- To manage inventory of furniture as well as the moving and installation of furniture according to staff and client needs. This will require heavy lifting.
- To 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.
- To be completely aware of the Health and Safety policies in place at WBDLL and be responsible for 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.
Qualifications & Experiences...
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to create an immediate rapport with clients and staff.
- Good general carpentry, metal work, and plumbing skills
- Demonstrable experience in facility maintenance roles.
- Ideal (but not essential): IOSH, First Aid At Work, Fire Door Inspection
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Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Done…
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 (url removed)/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.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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