Almost a year since opening our doors to up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world-class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK’s largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet. Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio.

As the biggest live entertainment arena in the UK, we’re looking for a team of Maintenance Technicians to create an industry leading music and entertainment experience for our fans and artists.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to keep facilities running smoothly, support the general maintenance of the

venue and the development of new processes, ways of working from scratch and driving incredible performance.

You will be part of the ‘go-to’ team for the Venue Maintenance, with responsibility for completing both planned

and reactive tasks.

As a Maintenance Technician you will aim to deliver the best fan experience. Reporting directly into Facilities Manager here at Co-op Live. You will get stuck in with reactive maintenance tasks, which contribute to providing an exceptional fan

experience during live events along with decorating and painting projects, minor plumbing repairs and carrying out carpentry repairs and small installations.

As a Maintenance Technician you will on site across days, evenings and some weekends on a Rota basis. You will possess the following skills -   

• Knowledge of Facilities Management and building maintenance directly in large and
• complex Event venues
• Previous experience, ideally within an events based industry or similar environment
• Ensure High standards are upheld when it comes to the completion of maintenance tasks and duties
• Team player who enjoys positive energy, being resourceful, motivated to work in a high achieving
• environment
• Self-motivated with problem solving skills
•  Thrive when its buzzing and show resilience, taking control, making decisions to meet tight deadlines in
• a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate successfully managing planned and reactive maintenance
• Continuously look for ways to improve the fan experience
• Excellent Communication skills
• Working Knowledge of key compliance areas, including; Fire Safety, Legionella, Emergency lighting
• testing and the Health & Safety at Work act.
• Key skill set in either, electrical, plumbing, joinery or HVA

What Co-op Live will give to you

• Alongside the benefit of working with an awesome team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.
• Provide you with development opportunities
• Key objectives for you to succeed in your role

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Health Care scheme – Vitality
• Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
• Eyecare vouchers
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family 24hrs, 7 days per week when you need the service
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Office refreshments and breakfast items
• Team social events

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK! 

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved. 

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role. 

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.